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 5399486 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 22916211 epoch_slot_no: 279411 block_no: 5399309 slot_leader_id: 5108090 size: 3048 time: 2021-02-28 03:21:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c1cbb5ebed2a5e1d250853d4f1b027ec673bb4d348740781be2ae08e08e4831Block Operator
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