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 5380392 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 22526571 epoch_slot_no: 321771 block_no: 5380215 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 9072 time: 2021-02-23 15:07:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10c6f45bc4b23234de657a308aaa90d0f463d3619b475ddab8aaeb4bfeecbff9Block Operator
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