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 5385058 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 22618904 epoch_slot_no: 414104 block_no: 5384881 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 9444 time: 2021-02-24 16:46:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf18c58933ffa27b0e9489e75cb7f97f5a30cd654f26af5aee3cf23961918b1b9Block Operator
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