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 5387613 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 22670996 epoch_slot_no: 34196 block_no: 5387436 slot_leader_id: 5053834 size: 1920 time: 2021-02-25 07:14:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32dd6e33ec0bbb31287b2a6464ecec3042451ed2ae3d04badb80429ef0ca8631Block Operator
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