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 5411624 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 23166076 epoch_slot_no: 97276 block_no: 5411447 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 5733 time: 2021-03-03 00:46:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9424784b4f8588ac7fcfabfe935dfd5bbabd6e7abff101d82f149c01d5779a3Block Operator
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