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 5398268 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 22891195 epoch_slot_no: 254395 block_no: 5398091 slot_leader_id: 5152757 size: 4741 time: 2021-02-27 20:24:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x863381632439a9fb8849cbef56ec23d3dfe7d28c4c2aae8a6e7fb1cd3bdc546eBlock Operator
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