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 5418917 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 23313047 epoch_slot_no: 244247 block_no: 5418740 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 17676 time: 2021-03-04 17:35:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x551aecb389e98d94189abca6aa17593ccdab58cebe3c9bfb5362a0a5ac05a4fbBlock Operator
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