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 5410519 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 23142633 epoch_slot_no: 73833 block_no: 5410342 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 8658 time: 2021-03-02 18:15:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d264bcb03f3c84e59c8d07fb8b943e0079b983b813dc34febc0f70aab87c0f1Block Operator
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