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 5394125 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 22803862 epoch_slot_no: 167062 block_no: 5393948 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 4176 time: 2021-02-26 20:09:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb865848137c40120e9179834d309c10a3ef6e9c1072b9274be9ad627b198f751Block Operator
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