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 5399733 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 22921008 epoch_slot_no: 284208 block_no: 5399556 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 4927 time: 2021-02-28 04:41:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x226be10c5adefff4a49d7ac7ba8f814b555079d72861b6df8b69fb5dbb7bf84aBlock Operator
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