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 5379878 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 22515761 epoch_slot_no: 310961 block_no: 5379701 slot_leader_id: 4583210 size: 12378 time: 2021-02-23 12:07:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x816d0497c6ba757e8d9c0fed705f398a8f86477429f68ba01337e091905c4b94Block Operator
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