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 5384676 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 22611611 epoch_slot_no: 406811 block_no: 5384499 slot_leader_id: 5087380 size: 20240 time: 2021-02-24 14:45:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x296bfe38a33134b3314d58c93f82d1fe78c4fafde2ad7258402b0382fa64abd1Block Operator
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