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 5418377 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 23301726 epoch_slot_no: 232926 block_no: 5418200 slot_leader_id: 5281277 size: 11807 time: 2021-03-04 14:26:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c6296a03194e871b649278f9cc8e8bf7a9b466f911c825957fb3595d01b5a4dBlock Operator
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