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 5424871 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 23431747 epoch_slot_no: 362947 block_no: 5424694 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 4509 time: 2021-03-06 02:33:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb95d97e7c2475eda5dedbdddbd158611107891db3e42d98315a814376bda8faeBlock Operator
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