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 5406564 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 23061539 epoch_slot_no: 424739 block_no: 5406387 slot_leader_id: 4706313 size: 1921 time: 2021-03-01 19:43:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e3c76dbd8c27e984ae64e5ba7e502c3af7589dcc1c209a6ed4edc434c0466ffBlock Operator
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