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 5409360 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 23118557 epoch_slot_no: 49757 block_no: 5409183 slot_leader_id: 5205307 size: 689 time: 2021-03-02 11:34:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ed216d6a60901223ad9975157548f300cf2b8f591e5e87ac4a7bc85074bf647Block Operator
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