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 5397603 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 22877548 epoch_slot_no: 240748 block_no: 5397426 slot_leader_id: 4579620 size: 2054 time: 2021-02-27 16:37:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5a5d2c010713005fce92fe14bfc6f23bb5389b9021d42a5cf4f306a88d0cce8Block Operator
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