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 5395792 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 22839322 epoch_slot_no: 202522 block_no: 5395615 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 49556 time: 2021-02-27 06:00:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72f898ad0326846eb1d03e0ade997c8a8a2de8dedfdb44778fc9be33c15ffe3bBlock Operator
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