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 5422126 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 23378348 epoch_slot_no: 309548 block_no: 5421949 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 13216 time: 2021-03-05 11:43:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d2ed5031961f0bd2f7c80992a2bb527cd3d69ee240d7dc8416c760d09e85b79Block Operator
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