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 5424389 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 23421290 epoch_slot_no: 352490 block_no: 5424212 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 14985 time: 2021-03-05 23:39:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7243c4763df351172d07a88a1a16bd6368816103c559b275ee959cdc1c141ce8Block Operator
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