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 5397974 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 22885152 epoch_slot_no: 248352 block_no: 5397797 slot_leader_id: 5168739 size: 3383 time: 2021-02-27 18:44:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1ae7669189d10f3d68116693c1c269af99ac5ecb7997124c2bc23b571fd112fBlock Operator
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