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 5380452 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 22527785 epoch_slot_no: 322985 block_no: 5380275 slot_leader_id: 5026001 size: 4324 time: 2021-02-23 15:27:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4be4a0728fc00acfa9417577a478f2613748aa344d6fff3f5e8e70bc5913ff9bBlock Operator
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