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 5391888 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 22757218 epoch_slot_no: 120418 block_no: 5391711 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 11159 time: 2021-02-26 07:11:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a32c8ba3ef6fa9860d061256d8054c131492a74c84baced67f2783d78e79062Block Operator
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