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 5417239 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 23278299 epoch_slot_no: 209499 block_no: 5417062 slot_leader_id: 5343663 size: 5426 time: 2021-03-04 07:56:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2321e9a79700640a467cc6c519735eb72fe057b5ab1a6e68e84d4fcf50ba2f35Block Operator
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