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 5406999 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 23070312 epoch_slot_no: 1512 block_no: 5406822 slot_leader_id: 5279197 size: 3238 time: 2021-03-01 22:10:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x439f81f118f2e43598511d1a7665f8861733d3a69ad954b613d832538df01608Block Operator
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