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 5382161 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 22561927 epoch_slot_no: 357127 block_no: 5381984 slot_leader_id: 5382161 size: 244 time: 2021-02-24 00:56:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bf1683c472862bc42f7528848de9feb881c804e4c2a82fa996a3532978e99a5Block Operator
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