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 5395620 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 22835848 epoch_slot_no: 199048 block_no: 5395443 slot_leader_id: 4619800 size: 309 time: 2021-02-27 05:02:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e6559259609fad145d3d03fd47a7bcfd67d3fa11e8e074d60495fe0622993c1Block Operator
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