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 5423980 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 23413318 epoch_slot_no: 344518 block_no: 5423803 slot_leader_id: 5152757 size: 1432 time: 2021-03-05 21:26:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x258eac1cd7693c8341b2b743c1146e1892532cb332ec43bbf6da0ccee1a3676aBlock Operator
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