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 5381257 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 22543655 epoch_slot_no: 338855 block_no: 5381080 slot_leader_id: 5066592 size: 8396 time: 2021-02-23 19:52:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd899d3a915d569e2e6fb8af5d4d26de48737d63136e909c94b8f77078b3f68a1Block Operator
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