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 5379275 Details
Epoch: 249Number of transactions in block: 29
slot_no: 22502649
epoch_slot_no: 297849
block_no: 5379098
slot_leader_id: 5023641
size: 13519
time: 2021-02-23 08:29:00
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x74843a87837643167badafc16c78a1a5eb7a0b611b548b7024dd9eaa65216552
Block Operator
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