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 5421651 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 23368732 epoch_slot_no: 299932 block_no: 5421474 slot_leader_id: 4556700 size: 5149 time: 2021-03-05 09:03:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94b75b3d1ec97d03e76c564dfe95c3cfa0ad8cf0a037df5ab214aa6c441814b2Block Operator
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