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 5398791 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 22901228 epoch_slot_no: 264428 block_no: 5398614 slot_leader_id: 4490690 size: 17509 time: 2021-02-27 23:11:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1074b424373f167d815a9af15faf1f7e9d774ab86801315a19be1fd873b967aBlock Operator
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