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 5416561 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 23264936 epoch_slot_no: 196136 block_no: 5416384 slot_leader_id: 5151482 size: 18317 time: 2021-03-04 04:13:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fa610852ab97e0d4519fee2c9e16bebb08138b03f9250dc49b20d3b8155a2a8Block Operator
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