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 5416926 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 23272177 epoch_slot_no: 203377 block_no: 5416749 slot_leader_id: 5334772 size: 8464 time: 2021-03-04 06:14:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19113774b37a4c54da42d5b543dd554845ef1952bb1a7713a1af1d711fb90a1dBlock Operator
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