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 5351131 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 21934819 epoch_slot_no: 162019 block_no: 5350954 slot_leader_id: 5344313 size: 4985 time: 2021-02-16 18:45:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x008291e7a4eae97f0a5eb265725fc303dcead79c3564afa0040ac2503a428a34Block Operator
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