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 5418935 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 23313503 epoch_slot_no: 244703 block_no: 5418758 slot_leader_id: 4671535 size: 10512 time: 2021-03-04 17:43:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22c287c1e67ea7d728068f120711fea0a2036fd86c1efb8f3eb751be0b430c35Block Operator
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