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 5381231 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 22543103 epoch_slot_no: 338303 block_no: 5381054 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 18240 time: 2021-02-23 19:43:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa25d309a5ef0ec73e3fb4fb6e8f20aae3de36d8e30d832790d63d50434611fffBlock Operator
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