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 5386380 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 22646445 epoch_slot_no: 9645 block_no: 5386203 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 17897 time: 2021-02-25 00:25:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86532b6cebd44485fae57d30715a6eb34125bc0ec6984e325da2579a3f7b35d6Block Operator
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