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 5412224 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 23178444 epoch_slot_no: 109644 block_no: 5412047 slot_leader_id: 5350101 size: 2978 time: 2021-03-03 04:12:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ebd6354a88ab97a5d0c00f81220b2be67172ada3161ac89468a30ea08c9b914Block Operator
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