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 5417303 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 23279556 epoch_slot_no: 210756 block_no: 5417126 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 17932 time: 2021-03-04 08:17:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78f93126b4b8d6b56fa99a68d7495f6408fb75c21e00e3afcffa4a41121268e8Block Operator
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