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 5426313 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 23461631 epoch_slot_no: 392831 block_no: 5426136 slot_leader_id: 5426313 size: 6723 time: 2021-03-06 10:52:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a71f42a24c45f83eb86b2e65a67320b638e0246e910dd75818da3ff19604101Block Operator
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