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 5417493 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 23283161 epoch_slot_no: 214361 block_no: 5417316 slot_leader_id: 4556117 size: 2920 time: 2021-03-04 09:17:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24354e1160785a77cbd07b608beaa0e889b67f3236b0f6fb684fedab1e29adfbBlock Operator
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