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 5422513 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 23386123 epoch_slot_no: 317323 block_no: 5422336 slot_leader_id: 4682991 size: 17141 time: 2021-03-05 13:53:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8273bf96abb88bfe8755158eebd81d26fee83774fca3079d03af025c8e2cba36Block Operator
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