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 5386100 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 22640395 epoch_slot_no: 3595 block_no: 5385923 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 5596 time: 2021-02-24 22:44:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadf037a3c4ba621ca250d6c947acdb03d7022fd64379dfd5bf2a51a958c5864eBlock Operator
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