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 5390143 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 22721996 epoch_slot_no: 85196 block_no: 5389966 slot_leader_id: 4692997 size: 6559 time: 2021-02-25 21:24:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x835601344086cd1ad30e73e93d8c060ebbda6fa8dd3abab0277da2fc330d9842Block Operator
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