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 5385936 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 22637034 epoch_slot_no: 234 block_no: 5385759 slot_leader_id: 5152344 size: 13917 time: 2021-02-24 21:48:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeef114d7d587d82658436a1c27ddf492fc63a79aca08fca38e07d8db8a382b7bBlock Operator
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