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 5418693 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 23308628 epoch_slot_no: 239828 block_no: 5418516 slot_leader_id: 4593377 size: 13264 time: 2021-03-04 16:21:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b44b41c5cc9ce4d5d47e67e15618820c719cb22f089a7b1e9e9bf9e3c4969ceBlock Operator
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