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 5416631 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 23266403 epoch_slot_no: 197603 block_no: 5416454 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 1191 time: 2021-03-04 04:38:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf55325a0faeb227e09926ee99e0f2da0d4631953daa4d8bddd426e7265f868f4Block Operator
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