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 5418325 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 23300656 epoch_slot_no: 231856 block_no: 5418148 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 2632 time: 2021-03-04 14:09:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x918751ec6d882e51f56d1ff7ca48e25dbc2ad853252ae77e2b23813ff66edfb4Block Operator
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