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 5412370 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 23181606 epoch_slot_no: 112806 block_no: 5412193 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 2467 time: 2021-03-03 05:04:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd976cb50420dea49b8591c98ff374bb91b87efea47e483d050db2a9419f3fff4Block Operator
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