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 5387005 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 22658497 epoch_slot_no: 21697 block_no: 5386828 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 2562 time: 2021-02-25 03:46:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d3ca707273940b609188206f618f2d4c04187d806d1028a673989841604f137Block Operator
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