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 5389687 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 22712287 epoch_slot_no: 75487 block_no: 5389510 slot_leader_id: 4577713 size: 4870 time: 2021-02-25 18:42:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb6fff269871c43ad6de3e7684fe970e7b314d4977a6ba547ba0736cb478109eBlock Operator
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