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 5402122 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 22969961 epoch_slot_no: 333161 block_no: 5401945 slot_leader_id: 5347914 size: 3756 time: 2021-02-28 18:17:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb456aa8c49f7315dfa05b60c22112624321fedc2b9bcd0cd966e69ced6dc6a9bBlock Operator
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