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 5420327 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 23341429 epoch_slot_no: 272629 block_no: 5420150 slot_leader_id: 5086870 size: 7449 time: 2021-03-05 01:28:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf536681aea83353989b95e0d7c7654ff6f072e4a8b667a1bd512e617112e87dcBlock Operator
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