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 5386657 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 22652109 epoch_slot_no: 15309 block_no: 5386480 slot_leader_id: 5386657 size: 2447 time: 2021-02-25 02:00:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbd14ee7cdff5406cb60779c029928273ad28996e621b825231af72166e4556fBlock Operator
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