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 5384293 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 22603722 epoch_slot_no: 398922 block_no: 5384116 slot_leader_id: 5350101 size: 2373 time: 2021-02-24 12:33:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0595588eec7051c8bdd0549c56e16a397ca83fc4ad23f4d7ec1cec1a4a272660Block Operator
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