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 5382656 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 22570674 epoch_slot_no: 365874 block_no: 5382479 slot_leader_id: 4615802 size: 20585 time: 2021-02-24 03:22:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d9b62956c0acf41d854934682d9a522d8e3e8b5f9a2ba5064bf3c0d6769cc77Block Operator
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