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 5396561 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 22855422 epoch_slot_no: 218622 block_no: 5396384 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 10257 time: 2021-02-27 10:28:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35308e0e4edc525e7c60a772cff60440af3ac96a002500a154b4c0fcb6ed3eecBlock Operator
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