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 5381377 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 22545847 epoch_slot_no: 341047 block_no: 5381200 slot_leader_id: 5381377 size: 15899 time: 2021-02-23 20:28:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9513230988b995837a484593826766737a2afde951b2cf66b4909219bfa9c4f4Block Operator
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