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 5381236 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 22543232 epoch_slot_no: 338432 block_no: 5381059 slot_leader_id: 5152344 size: 7537 time: 2021-02-23 19:45:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09d44fcba082938bd9c9556d98433cab4554785c5c7fe69477e910df6a7b167bBlock Operator
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