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 5386213 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 22642886 epoch_slot_no: 6086 block_no: 5386036 slot_leader_id: 5023593 size: 771 time: 2021-02-24 23:26:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x499a3ca652da1fc5bf7ca4e32be0dfe237d8f5fb9f4849d0088cf652c8bd092cBlock Operator
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