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 5416611 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 23266093 epoch_slot_no: 197293 block_no: 5416434 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 5484 time: 2021-03-04 04:33:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9895ba9298cee83ae22ac01a1a842d8ee4c249023fcaf5d445af7ab1a0c1116Block Operator
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