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 5381120 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 22540769 epoch_slot_no: 335969 block_no: 5380943 slot_leader_id: 4555906 size: 3624 time: 2021-02-23 19:04:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x919048d983fbdaa8a5ece6f40f9b3ce75d1837b14cab0fdcc46a49d78f90fcfdBlock Operator
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