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 5394874 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 22820723 epoch_slot_no: 183923 block_no: 5394697 slot_leader_id: 4876178 size: 11992 time: 2021-02-27 00:50:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x165dd27e0f7116bc43205e4e49f890eb607dd5bdaac85b83815ddbdedee60c90Block Operator
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