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 5414885 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 23231919 epoch_slot_no: 163119 block_no: 5414708 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 31051 time: 2021-03-03 19:03:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x601f084c76fe8745d4176fe55c889d553df48c8c0b67fdb61e3a7a6f27780974Block Operator
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