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 5384921 Details
Epoch: 249Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 22616204
epoch_slot_no: 411404
block_no: 5384744
slot_leader_id: 5236443
size: 54719
time: 2021-02-24 16:01:35
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5b71b52951e2a91b6a8f03f4034feceab3aa27c29d6e785dbbf2649aaab454fb
Block Operator
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