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 5418340 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 23301051 epoch_slot_no: 232251 block_no: 5418163 slot_leader_id: 4555906 size: 13888 time: 2021-03-04 14:15:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x058c31d41fb28dab584965209695d377304bcad3a43980cddcf62073a768c862Block Operator
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