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 5393104 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 22781290 epoch_slot_no: 144490 block_no: 5392927 slot_leader_id: 4974801 size: 9963 time: 2021-02-26 13:53:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c3f1c6c96b33bbfb99ea4d1bbc01a58edd98867c5d0939b8fb38d7c89bc1e98Block Operator
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