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 5412306 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 23179978 epoch_slot_no: 111178 block_no: 5412129 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 1950 time: 2021-03-03 04:37:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf74cd6dca511f08ea8f1c260ea42a3a504fe240c60fc9d95bc89760ba0796e7bBlock Operator
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