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 5398182 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 22889598 epoch_slot_no: 252798 block_no: 5398005 slot_leader_id: 5201270 size: 2761 time: 2021-02-27 19:58:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf177e5f8c607af1a74c7defcddeb41f82def0a3ab2f871dff3c7f71a1b70cadfBlock Operator
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