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 5421051 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 23356584 epoch_slot_no: 287784 block_no: 5420874 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 7861 time: 2021-03-05 05:41:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0822029259b6ca9af142018dce6b3b57bf85815c5156b32ae9ac1908c20c98dfBlock Operator
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