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 5409195 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 23115186 epoch_slot_no: 46386 block_no: 5409018 slot_leader_id: 5388226 size: 4901 time: 2021-03-02 10:37:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f60eb899400fc4b73a6eab9302a9a04eb52eefdac08dc44afd8f95764b81a6fBlock Operator
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