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 5423648 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 23407102 epoch_slot_no: 338302 block_no: 5423471 slot_leader_id: 5108090 size: 6600 time: 2021-03-05 19:43:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x276534c5b6f8f34714ea814e056471b300d848e2ddc2df56601ae3d016681a17Block Operator
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