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 5409944 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 23130196 epoch_slot_no: 61396 block_no: 5409767 slot_leader_id: 5086819 size: 5009 time: 2021-03-02 14:48:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9bbed633f776cbda8d80ed689726efcff928efe11d18dcd8010cd64f8e21e7cBlock Operator
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