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 5391758 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 22754591 epoch_slot_no: 117791 block_no: 5391581 slot_leader_id: 4631209 size: 10450 time: 2021-02-26 06:28:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb19630d86e9af751292a70dc97a100c4f2cbde73b3ad8300a210688553492a43Block Operator
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