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 5406609 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 23062248 epoch_slot_no: 425448 block_no: 5406432 slot_leader_id: 5094299 size: 1229 time: 2021-03-01 19:55:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1214c1f56b2208319fe0bfcf432575ba977aa573686100cb4b627f5007007ec5Block Operator
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