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 5416838 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 23270392 epoch_slot_no: 201592 block_no: 5416661 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 10731 time: 2021-03-04 05:44:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8eaa6cefd666baa3fb994833c7053a8a0a2deb3572b2e8c0ddb11ad95bb7ff37Block Operator
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