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 5402083 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 22969005 epoch_slot_no: 332205 block_no: 5401906 slot_leader_id: 5086819 size: 59707 time: 2021-02-28 18:01:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadbfdf065bbb1499a018fbc93026db845cb22a98d76a3ffa0119f314589f0da0Block Operator
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