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 5394604 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 22814695 epoch_slot_no: 177895 block_no: 5394427 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 3316 time: 2021-02-26 23:09:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0374307c462da7621a58565695f8bc367c3203aa57ba5e2851578cd8d173f402Block Operator
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