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 5389908 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 22716604 epoch_slot_no: 79804 block_no: 5389731 slot_leader_id: 4838540 size: 17305 time: 2021-02-25 19:54:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1ac49e9bc093d902d50a3fe66e2d1b2e6a4c5ebc987a4b2d54fcd070bdab6a5Block Operator
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