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 5393927 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 22799602 epoch_slot_no: 162802 block_no: 5393750 slot_leader_id: 5343290 size: 15947 time: 2021-02-26 18:58:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b6d73bb67ac67cc3fe2dc559951dd4e074974981684bd54540b5b95d011deb3Block Operator
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