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 5414852 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 23231237 epoch_slot_no: 162437 block_no: 5414675 slot_leader_id: 4563114 size: 2306 time: 2021-03-03 18:52:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e86d0e00ed977344aebd4db58dd2a02cfdf633363916ba73c6b30d60c48ec25Block Operator
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