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 5402206 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 22971579 epoch_slot_no: 334779 block_no: 5402029 slot_leader_id: 4588641 size: 7061 time: 2021-02-28 18:44:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0898513394d00069c3fc32cc6b59566ff428d6939d5b99f202a5e8fa9c20170aBlock Operator
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