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 5414268 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 23219557 epoch_slot_no: 150757 block_no: 5414091 slot_leader_id: 5414268 size: 7411 time: 2021-03-03 15:37:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2937ac433a155077b287ebdb1366488bea770637897d6689330cc852da3d3d8fBlock Operator
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