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 5381166 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 22541651 epoch_slot_no: 336851 block_no: 5380989 slot_leader_id: 5026560 size: 13541 time: 2021-02-23 19:19:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bf6fcc220fdc897c2e95f1297eba338518b2c4904d231ce0d4a3f32afe2da14Block Operator
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