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 5398421 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 22894065 epoch_slot_no: 257265 block_no: 5398244 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 8834 time: 2021-02-27 21:12:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa31139a0a1a6a4e4778412e52a192701ed80d39c9188692f41adc2e5bc617ee3Block Operator
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