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 5379697 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 22511679 epoch_slot_no: 306879 block_no: 5379520 slot_leader_id: 5151470 size: 658 time: 2021-02-23 10:59:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2c7d2373cd8304b11eb65c2ffea2478b0b2e161fdfe547ad3bd35636b5d5fdcBlock Operator
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