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 5406651 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 23063073 epoch_slot_no: 426273 block_no: 5406474 slot_leader_id: 5030962 size: 20466 time: 2021-03-01 20:09:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafaaaa084ffa21239f0b00b7b129b4bc651ab176732011b1234855e467ce2a3aBlock Operator
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