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 5383544 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 22588573 epoch_slot_no: 383773 block_no: 5383367 slot_leader_id: 5030962 size: 4670 time: 2021-02-24 08:21:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1831f84f6f52e3ba7b4420f175b39a1301203b252ea164426d92825f5482dcceBlock Operator
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