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 5418537 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 23305073 epoch_slot_no: 236273 block_no: 5418360 slot_leader_id: 5128498 size: 3280 time: 2021-03-04 15:22:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16564a9762b76aaf40f6c40ed8343135bc9671f9c6f7acb9f9a157b98e91d54aBlock Operator
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