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 5380342 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 22525388 epoch_slot_no: 320588 block_no: 5380165 slot_leader_id: 4564695 size: 7581 time: 2021-02-23 14:47:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f6bc605916c87b7630f7998447f35de35678ac3e36bdc46ebae4397003b103dBlock Operator
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