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 5399002 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 22905716 epoch_slot_no: 268916 block_no: 5398825 slot_leader_id: 5207599 size: 10870 time: 2021-02-28 00:26:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x540ace1ba8f4cd8a28f09ce90bcac12561309c03968b7fad9b3c6045605444b8Block Operator
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