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 5414504 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 23224334 epoch_slot_no: 155534 block_no: 5414327 slot_leader_id: 5086751 size: 16708 time: 2021-03-03 16:57:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf83129a9ebb8b52418a354a99f9fcc06080d1db7c6ceadfdd3b121b17759269aBlock Operator
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