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 5415440 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 23243328 epoch_slot_no: 174528 block_no: 5415263 slot_leader_id: 4682766 size: 4483 time: 2021-03-03 22:13:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21cb5c1e4aaed2cb64c242fcef89e92aab4be38721ea4a337bf8e468f82805c0Block Operator
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