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 5379547 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 22508658 epoch_slot_no: 303858 block_no: 5379370 slot_leader_id: 5150339 size: 736 time: 2021-02-23 10:09:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36e93b64f98d64cf9df8a9f7fa572e8cd119d5658630c962e08ea02107dea933Block Operator
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