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 5381905 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 22556470 epoch_slot_no: 351670 block_no: 5381728 slot_leader_id: 5129168 size: 7629 time: 2021-02-23 23:26:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5a58cacae6a66d2056ad4058abe30d5b5e2bc01c6fb95f2fa11c6dc4161b3b2Block Operator
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