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 5398004 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 22885869 epoch_slot_no: 249069 block_no: 5397827 slot_leader_id: 4623867 size: 33812 time: 2021-02-27 18:56:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf03f3b9237d2bb3e044ab2ad4e9e8693ec8125c08174edaf681d303c3aa982f8Block Operator
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