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 5397318 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 22871602 epoch_slot_no: 234802 block_no: 5397141 slot_leader_id: 4597335 size: 4261 time: 2021-02-27 14:58:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5960b0a76b55f43f097276e861ffa6c534e4fe3c52eb63f9b33daf9618d7e2dBlock Operator
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