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 5408036 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 23091524 epoch_slot_no: 22724 block_no: 5407859 slot_leader_id: 5104341 size: 6154 time: 2021-03-02 04:03:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee0ccbe85d4056380ef4e72b1c26758f299cf29f720ac9d51da94135369b66abBlock Operator
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