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 5387198 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 22662788 epoch_slot_no: 25988 block_no: 5387021 slot_leader_id: 4938854 size: 15747 time: 2021-02-25 04:57:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a5f7fe410444ec52347107c65ec1eda30113d420e596f7804cac4a3e4fac246Block Operator
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