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 5384048 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 22598521 epoch_slot_no: 393721 block_no: 5383871 slot_leader_id: 4556341 size: 34649 time: 2021-02-24 11:06:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba8cf1efa1f91a7da7881adfed514df9d6ecaafb94a7585af3c23f24400023d6Block Operator
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