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 5382931 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 22576463 epoch_slot_no: 371663 block_no: 5382754 slot_leader_id: 5087835 size: 6546 time: 2021-02-24 04:59:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x398c36990ce8e476969824b84cd04d67533c4012565f903cecb8e2a2fa990b50Block Operator
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