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 5412680 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 23187714 epoch_slot_no: 118914 block_no: 5412503 slot_leader_id: 4837242 size: 716 time: 2021-03-03 06:46:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64f1ac2d70c4244905bca927ba7c1c1f258fa9bd511949a705ae4a88508ec76cBlock Operator
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