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 5386666 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 22652240 epoch_slot_no: 15440 block_no: 5386489 slot_leader_id: 4698595 size: 6877 time: 2021-02-25 02:02:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87b873c952776163ddd228a866418d4cf0e7db92d07902b671d037c315045143Block Operator
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