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 5393258 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 22784852 epoch_slot_no: 148052 block_no: 5393081 slot_leader_id: 4555906 size: 11618 time: 2021-02-26 14:52:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc509d76260b79fd3c62be3677d2662d36a773f713446ef9f47f27b13a2370c75Block Operator
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