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 5389176 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 22702468 epoch_slot_no: 65668 block_no: 5388999 slot_leader_id: 4606002 size: 3564 time: 2021-02-25 15:59:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b0fcffe1c4d4d23e86fb3ff91b3d1d6131225531c4f006acb68c92241307caaBlock Operator
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