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 5378697 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 22491175 epoch_slot_no: 286375 block_no: 5378520 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 12379 time: 2021-02-23 05:17:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x553fa8b3bcceddae67496ad1960d9c82f20e8de3c87fa11e5c72b86f66923af2Block Operator
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