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 5398228 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 22890388 epoch_slot_no: 253588 block_no: 5398051 slot_leader_id: 5065959 size: 5106 time: 2021-02-27 20:11:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x257ad66b763ed79be6e5c6916b7aa3f7c0539f390b3a8a6fd6b2367d7f9ee8aeBlock Operator
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