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 5422433 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 23384576 epoch_slot_no: 315776 block_no: 5422256 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 3295 time: 2021-03-05 13:27:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4951150c2145b4eaaad779da9d5137937d86d51dbb3157b4bada6f9b6b762e1Block Operator
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