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 5390619 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 22731056 epoch_slot_no: 94256 block_no: 5390442 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 1408 time: 2021-02-25 23:55:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd63e4c1b3592aef608bbe1fcb1903903ab4dd9bb2b52e5db9db8ff421ab50da2Block Operator
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