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 5424697 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 23428381 epoch_slot_no: 359581 block_no: 5424520 slot_leader_id: 5051184 size: 4473 time: 2021-03-06 01:37:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41060769292fdec9908e197f39f7e8489b6a3454b34924ee0a44fcbaea66d747Block Operator
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