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 5385071 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 22619138 epoch_slot_no: 414338 block_no: 5384894 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 11479 time: 2021-02-24 16:50:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0325932df0c4353909c8a8758f328ab9e1db79c8ee088d60bd47bb03a278fd0Block Operator
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