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 5381918 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 22556785 epoch_slot_no: 351985 block_no: 5381741 slot_leader_id: 4606002 size: 10139 time: 2021-02-23 23:31:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd49f3eaeae89160add1859499464a93ec93fdc936b35dcd70611b958508e666Block Operator
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