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 5413901 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 23212402 epoch_slot_no: 143602 block_no: 5413724 slot_leader_id: 5283616 size: 11293 time: 2021-03-03 13:38:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe87bd52aaf6571c1ba8b051f838f756e4986eb152784b5eda28fd6eaf08ef79cBlock Operator
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