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 5417882 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 23291071 epoch_slot_no: 222271 block_no: 5417705 slot_leader_id: 4635124 size: 7698 time: 2021-03-04 11:29:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4316a79dfbc33c1833787fe92580264b4b3707b3777fe0a6d2d8271a4e5271aBlock Operator
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