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 5423992 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 23413512 epoch_slot_no: 344712 block_no: 5423815 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 1928 time: 2021-03-05 21:30:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdae8b293e8a3fe095460c1fcc5d2cce916b7ef54faa575a875cb61c06bb796beBlock Operator
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