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 5389620 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 22711238 epoch_slot_no: 74438 block_no: 5389443 slot_leader_id: 5151470 size: 2596 time: 2021-02-25 18:25:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5eab0aa6bc3365c33ab6848be5f98da3f734caef77a88d6a0596745f9a2ec6aBlock Operator
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