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 5421194 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 23359461 epoch_slot_no: 290661 block_no: 5421017 slot_leader_id: 5279875 size: 6383 time: 2021-03-05 06:29:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc355eb9f7283f4d02cff7271de9070bd409278309bc92cac5a51397143dd0f13Block Operator
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