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 5409908 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 23129399 epoch_slot_no: 60599 block_no: 5409731 slot_leader_id: 4671535 size: 15040 time: 2021-03-02 14:34:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27b6694d9c7bf909f4c66da9e81736edb41cfafc5b6df4d9a2fb76d45953c0a3Block Operator
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