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 5390375 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 22726316 epoch_slot_no: 89516 block_no: 5390198 slot_leader_id: 4555974 size: 722 time: 2021-02-25 22:36:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6818e5514af4fe026c1643b39d712df0c8595b76a2a7afcf29ecdcf62118ea3Block Operator
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