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 5382357 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 22565441 epoch_slot_no: 360641 block_no: 5382180 slot_leader_id: 5223678 size: 4465 time: 2021-02-24 01:55:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11da71399d9e41c8c2d680f7f9d06ba999c231682333781625ae363e7de3276bBlock Operator
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