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 5418557 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 23305520 epoch_slot_no: 236720 block_no: 5418380 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 5163 time: 2021-03-04 15:30:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x458f6f14de415a43014c5ecfcc2f4fcb1e7234caaaefd77f2c383e74def3685cBlock Operator
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