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 5409299 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 23117354 epoch_slot_no: 48554 block_no: 5409122 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 5557 time: 2021-03-02 11:14:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5d4ef999c955f8c9bb691bb016afa5dfb75b27e9b44646c3786c03f4e5bf4fdBlock Operator
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