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 5378161 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 22480123 epoch_slot_no: 275323 block_no: 5377984 slot_leader_id: 5033724 size: 4450 time: 2021-02-23 02:13:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x402ce6b7bac42cb3f0108e7af7e23083b0eb6bb0bdf9fea0b9f3cb86352649c4Block Operator
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