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 5414809 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 23230456 epoch_slot_no: 161656 block_no: 5414632 slot_leader_id: 4633520 size: 7987 time: 2021-03-03 18:39:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ce73bc264abdd909df7ed5dd5d44ea29c53ee58265a1e58683c7c30248617cbBlock Operator
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