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 5425131 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 23437123 epoch_slot_no: 368323 block_no: 5424954 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 63949 time: 2021-03-06 04:03:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4b4b9d421ed46b399db4af524b07f4647a7ae14940cfe8066bcea797dcd6123Block Operator
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