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 5401856 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 22964346 epoch_slot_no: 327546 block_no: 5401679 slot_leader_id: 4652110 size: 4038 time: 2021-02-28 16:43:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02a9f808edb54915c8bce10623c10d31b1e842588254dfb0cbe1b714bd442af9Block Operator
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