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 5406708 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 23064345 epoch_slot_no: 427545 block_no: 5406531 slot_leader_id: 4577075 size: 17928 time: 2021-03-01 20:30:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57f17de2d1d2601308b22777dc664e5a3f26707f0033884cab4d3708c5cf7f62Block Operator
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