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 5403647 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 23002119 epoch_slot_no: 365319 block_no: 5403470 slot_leader_id: 4837242 size: 10098 time: 2021-03-01 03:13:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb56262a36a82176df472e707c35c1d495193eed6e2be54f97ce22fda10116140Block Operator
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