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 5378873 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 22494957 epoch_slot_no: 290157 block_no: 5378696 slot_leader_id: 5086771 size: 15162 time: 2021-02-23 06:20:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e071689677eef3b7eb85c36682b6ad5743bc6ffe2229d099e7b12778d17102aBlock Operator
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