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 5414871 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 23231662 epoch_slot_no: 162862 block_no: 5414694 slot_leader_id: 4579620 size: 8742 time: 2021-03-03 18:59:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac55257fe6c2b791ff2904955c9a751d74298fddc5fb5e3ab8f5a6a4be51d356Block Operator
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