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 5383874 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 22595085 epoch_slot_no: 390285 block_no: 5383697 slot_leader_id: 4571896 size: 4611 time: 2021-02-24 10:09:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x204fa332eeb59661624e79a954521735fb7882bd2abea436f08e09a4fb1c2ab6Block Operator
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