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 5414567 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 23225690 epoch_slot_no: 156890 block_no: 5414390 slot_leader_id: 4649919 size: 25587 time: 2021-03-03 17:19:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93d64fa365a1c48d981ec87ca05b86161e8a8a31fca4b9b2249d7b00b50023b7Block Operator
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