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 5406784 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 23066005 epoch_slot_no: 429205 block_no: 5406607 slot_leader_id: 5279424 size: 687 time: 2021-03-01 20:58:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x134c76494b50f7ba3ac2b3a83a321fb8303c3b9c39ff610d86f8be3f20c00782Block Operator
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