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 5396243 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 22848546 epoch_slot_no: 211746 block_no: 5396066 slot_leader_id: 4792215 size: 11264 time: 2021-02-27 08:33:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bfaedcba0ba2961814c1b57506924aa2adffef6ad1eba040eac5820c0b33a9bBlock Operator
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