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 5424749 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 23429384 epoch_slot_no: 360584 block_no: 5424572 slot_leader_id: 5087069 size: 4311 time: 2021-03-06 01:54:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a5b37b1e3d18be21332147f2f03eb2f753884fce0a40b185d55c1d7904e044aBlock Operator
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