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 5397893 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 22883347 epoch_slot_no: 246547 block_no: 5397716 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 7013 time: 2021-02-27 18:13:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39c9e81bc5936832a13d7fe752a16eb13ccfb867d62804f9ab7aabe323327581Block Operator
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