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 5399112 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 22908136 epoch_slot_no: 271336 block_no: 5398935 slot_leader_id: 5083905 size: 8265 time: 2021-02-28 01:07:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8c1dbda0b855baac457bc405b2dfb80998953782075b5fa3c445ab4a0fcdf18Block Operator
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