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 5406146 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 23053051 epoch_slot_no: 416251 block_no: 5405969 slot_leader_id: 5322714 size: 7449 time: 2021-03-01 17:22:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc18567d1712991e1f70047362f8c1cb717e48a637b195d05a4b800b18af8d09bBlock Operator
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