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 5397886 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 22883198 epoch_slot_no: 246398 block_no: 5397709 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 12192 time: 2021-02-27 18:11:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef8e82db8cf7d2b9753668b705d96665faeca50321eac40f6e16ab2996543bf5Block Operator
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