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 5417981 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 23292919 epoch_slot_no: 224119 block_no: 5417804 slot_leader_id: 4591320 size: 23380 time: 2021-03-04 12:00:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35b0ac035380cb9a29d625ea70b4bb2fcea86663b6c57ccc85ae85d313d9ee1bBlock Operator
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