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 5388204 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 22682770 epoch_slot_no: 45970 block_no: 5388027 slot_leader_id: 4578791 size: 9685 time: 2021-02-25 10:31:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c61ced08f01e60d8cefa8648be948cd5dca269fc3c76b21256296d1a7f3abd1Block Operator
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