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 5421689 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 23369645 epoch_slot_no: 300845 block_no: 5421512 slot_leader_id: 4575269 size: 1619 time: 2021-03-05 09:18:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbec1f174712248fb4cf815588e9f38c6a9bff419be29a3a176a6b0a0324ece0aBlock Operator
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