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 5397085 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 22866451 epoch_slot_no: 229651 block_no: 5396908 slot_leader_id: 5279068 size: 5815 time: 2021-02-27 13:32:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac61260213fde397b8e4d9ff45f79e99222075b849f4b81a4a43df318ef2afe9Block Operator
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