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 5386023 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 22639197 epoch_slot_no: 2397 block_no: 5385846 slot_leader_id: 5023593 size: 20440 time: 2021-02-24 22:24:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf43ac16e37f20bbf4702c696a0dae85d178cade249b6032e2bdfd22eb7ee8f45Block Operator
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