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 5386102 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 22640458 epoch_slot_no: 3658 block_no: 5385925 slot_leader_id: 5218645 size: 12136 time: 2021-02-24 22:45:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5837e59841cf117e39a4f03e7a401bcf00efdbdb317742f07fc076a76b0ffc64Block Operator
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