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 5414802 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 23230297 epoch_slot_no: 161497 block_no: 5414625 slot_leader_id: 5360673 size: 20570 time: 2021-03-03 18:36:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a3f7461afe77f57d5b406d4cbfcad5700dc6e976a1d5d7a373f1080772dc7e5Block Operator
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