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 5396294 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 22849738 epoch_slot_no: 212938 block_no: 5396117 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 16970 time: 2021-02-27 08:53:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42bbd3d73cbc9ceae51b954ef824d62b6cd3b5191f7eb42afbde06b70c2df6a5Block Operator
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