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 5422773 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 23391272 epoch_slot_no: 322472 block_no: 5422596 slot_leader_id: 5279197 size: 4179 time: 2021-03-05 15:19:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3278657afe95cc45ce27b5713db26fba767500952d8a1e091d6d58a15dafc84Block Operator
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