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 5415000 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 66 slot_no: 23234445 epoch_slot_no: 165645 block_no: 5414823 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 32691 time: 2021-03-03 19:45:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07a41d9a2775ff4e61e5c99987e755f440b1c3b97d1a8ea4eca9a5c2b69b403bBlock Operator
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