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 5381689 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 22551944 epoch_slot_no: 347144 block_no: 5381512 slot_leader_id: 4981904 size: 2742 time: 2021-02-23 22:10:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0afa3fcf96e1d3447892e2def1efe6257f7316e5b731348d6a02bca23910d1e5Block Operator
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