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 5418442 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 23303045 epoch_slot_no: 234245 block_no: 5418265 slot_leader_id: 5266600 size: 5060 time: 2021-03-04 14:48:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71c3b61caa6f2e32ff703d6fa47c14a82ed8b861119795c1a11c6bd883ac2608Block Operator
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