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 5380205 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 22522726 epoch_slot_no: 317926 block_no: 5380028 slot_leader_id: 4577416 size: 12685 time: 2021-02-23 14:03:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c1066b0719a087c745ab2ee89a760a668af9edede178cd1b94f86f76c24a30eBlock Operator
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