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 5378780 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 22492970 epoch_slot_no: 288170 block_no: 5378603 slot_leader_id: 4671535 size: 2244 time: 2021-02-23 05:47:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a182f311fa17ed8e814fdc9915318942c26d6df9f4d53539150f7c72035edf7Block Operator
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