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 5398564 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 22896970 epoch_slot_no: 260170 block_no: 5398387 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 64402 time: 2021-02-27 22:01:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbccdc5e1da85e2d2fb1333f2060f27b4212a64a42430509c6b7e4a696360dec6Block Operator
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