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 5418369 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 23301576 epoch_slot_no: 232776 block_no: 5418192 slot_leader_id: 5278927 size: 17376 time: 2021-03-04 14:24:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8664bd3cfcaad91b6bf76bd4dcb0d0e020099ca1d81a14efdaf81be445f43acfBlock Operator
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