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 5398082 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 22887672 epoch_slot_no: 250872 block_no: 5397905 slot_leader_id: 5386016 size: 8536 time: 2021-02-27 19:26:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa902793caae54bb8f6825fdae87083e355a599b37712558b622bcb7b563f327Block Operator
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