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 5394482 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 22812062 epoch_slot_no: 175262 block_no: 5394305 slot_leader_id: 4576734 size: 8886 time: 2021-02-26 22:25:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68e100e0eee175a41557f714f2b071881a5d0b77408f58500d86d404aab70ae1Block Operator
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