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 5397755 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 22880630 epoch_slot_no: 243830 block_no: 5397578 slot_leader_id: 4596533 size: 8002 time: 2021-02-27 17:28:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7651177b5993d9e31fc3cfb524474bdadf655ee2df9cbed33e1acf9a0ccc4e2Block Operator
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