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 5379454 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 22506498 epoch_slot_no: 301698 block_no: 5379277 slot_leader_id: 5330554 size: 3869 time: 2021-02-23 09:33:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8ded8885f764601a53a2ae923d9b44e906ddc3f64d0ce1df88cfef7c103b5f6Block Operator
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