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 5411675 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 23166945 epoch_slot_no: 98145 block_no: 5411498 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 5389 time: 2021-03-03 01:00:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb32586507461d58b4b22a6069455b085900177e7a260932c3868059c3b32bb86Block Operator
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