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 5381910 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 22556565 epoch_slot_no: 351765 block_no: 5381733 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 13974 time: 2021-02-23 23:27:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadf66143ebfe029fd639ba53ff814fbd69ad829376f3a6a2f0318f31d54e8045Block Operator
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