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 5381599 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 22550272 epoch_slot_no: 345472 block_no: 5381422 slot_leader_id: 4563943 size: 11356 time: 2021-02-23 21:42:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c32767da7d32edc639956576f72a62238a6cc7559c483fd65b55f46f71e283dBlock Operator
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