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 5409985 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 23131276 epoch_slot_no: 62476 block_no: 5409808 slot_leader_id: 5087519 size: 10387 time: 2021-03-02 15:06:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6aa9306dbf60d60baeb7805752ddfbec222bd6efe4e2e20a69c63cfe3dbf69cBlock Operator
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