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 5393706 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 22794315 epoch_slot_no: 157515 block_no: 5393529 slot_leader_id: 4677958 size: 11546 time: 2021-02-26 17:30:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8546d04aabebc523849a0a433f4ebbe3557d0c8b0826e50c4e6611938b96f70Block Operator
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