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 5398824 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 22902031 epoch_slot_no: 265231 block_no: 5398647 slot_leader_id: 4799897 size: 7020 time: 2021-02-27 23:25:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29fd85dd47bef57b489982c4700987de2de6e4bb79a90ac824a50f98c389bb49Block Operator
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