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 5403744 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 23004054 epoch_slot_no: 367254 block_no: 5403567 slot_leader_id: 5086819 size: 9818 time: 2021-03-01 03:45:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9589f8dce741d9d1be289f0f09df6548dcd804f5d5e2d7988250267e4c95db8dBlock Operator
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