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 5385377 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 22625367 epoch_slot_no: 420567 block_no: 5385200 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 3202 time: 2021-02-24 18:34:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2997c6df63e8a1c77193c503312d31632e88c0f186817738a674a4e58888fa7bBlock Operator
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