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 5423767 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 23409126 epoch_slot_no: 340326 block_no: 5423590 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 4792 time: 2021-03-05 20:16:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20071a93a32a7a968c13b0b3c79725ae740985107e3eaee8013c5897bdbe8d73Block Operator
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