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 5404694 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 23023456 epoch_slot_no: 386656 block_no: 5404517 slot_leader_id: 5215989 size: 8883 time: 2021-03-01 09:09:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x523fd46e6dafa41777d3df487d4dbd9a5b67cedfd2b596c7d0db6d0178761697Block Operator
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