A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5378053 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 22478300 epoch_slot_no: 273500 block_no: 5377876 slot_leader_id: 4490691 size: 9388 time: 2021-02-23 01:43:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05178fe1a860d7061da1f89778891c9117adc7053fc1535552bc6681eb2b8f4aBlock Operator
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