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 5426254 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 23460389 epoch_slot_no: 391589 block_no: 5426077 slot_leader_id: 5007924 size: 8173 time: 2021-03-06 10:31:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dfc06319b5e746485a3fcbfb9f0d94da310ba72a2a2faea9b42b8711a116fddBlock Operator
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