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 5395688 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 22837058 epoch_slot_no: 200258 block_no: 5395511 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 9909 time: 2021-02-27 05:22:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44dea329e581de8ba09c3bcacc983db157df1c92a2f957f2ed32248d01b70242Block Operator
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