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 5414979 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 23233986 epoch_slot_no: 165186 block_no: 5414802 slot_leader_id: 4635124 size: 3156 time: 2021-03-03 19:37:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d3ee4f1b5541fd126977ca3d9b3e36dcd321ff99b8c18bf3644831d713e58a1Block Operator
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