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 5403448 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 22997974 epoch_slot_no: 361174 block_no: 5403271 slot_leader_id: 5066592 size: 5434 time: 2021-03-01 02:04:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d3eeeab273bd918f05b9ccdeb6769d14cd654d8b3cdf79677c2f6b5a16b6dd3Block Operator
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