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 5398698 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 22899359 epoch_slot_no: 262559 block_no: 5398521 slot_leader_id: 5038699 size: 9098 time: 2021-02-27 22:40:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4767f720a3b23cf7da9ca04e2b5c35d0be1ae14d48191fd57aa7ca3da8abc55dBlock Operator
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