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 5386101 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 22640418 epoch_slot_no: 3618 block_no: 5385924 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 7927 time: 2021-02-24 22:45:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x737a796d43d6e0e77e625d2de66054f65235ab43b238d1d2fde08c0cd51001ddBlock Operator
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