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 5410172 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 23135955 epoch_slot_no: 67155 block_no: 5409995 slot_leader_id: 5343290 size: 6156 time: 2021-03-02 16:24:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c8fb9f81ef88584e4de54a61822c1353dd019f3967e739a5daa2616d6575e26Block Operator
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