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 5418344 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 23301118 epoch_slot_no: 232318 block_no: 5418167 slot_leader_id: 4563423 size: 16632 time: 2021-03-04 14:16:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x907a6c4ddcde291c2ed73b013ad13c45a24ecde29be8b917a5fa13c7a5b55e38Block Operator
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