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 5397784 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 22881069 epoch_slot_no: 244269 block_no: 5397607 slot_leader_id: 4577075 size: 14908 time: 2021-02-27 17:36:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d7bc3725363144961e7225708dfb7c71715652aa2ab87bfac77a7077e3b22eeBlock Operator
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