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 5384356 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 22604888 epoch_slot_no: 400088 block_no: 5384179 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 2005 time: 2021-02-24 12:52:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x345c51c7abe49084a7d919a598abd5737fae6011d46a9c9b7c04f1b61c36d030Block Operator
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