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 5418488 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 23304034 epoch_slot_no: 235234 block_no: 5418311 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 6955 time: 2021-03-04 15:05:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x288264cd9153003c7e4ec8d2bc94b398e805e923be08ee0988198c19dc5ee96aBlock Operator
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