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 5379120 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 22499830 epoch_slot_no: 295030 block_no: 5378943 slot_leader_id: 4556117 size: 5615 time: 2021-02-23 07:42:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24c22b3394df929b61acaa2091f9e14a4c354541b5b584b519302050ac112570Block Operator
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