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 5422244 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 23380726 epoch_slot_no: 311926 block_no: 5422067 slot_leader_id: 5345789 size: 1791 time: 2021-03-05 12:23:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f2b10e1415742c6ba27c1b1f7468cd54a3220eaf6c270e4066bfdb5a74191a1Block Operator
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