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 5426364 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 23462633 epoch_slot_no: 393833 block_no: 5426187 slot_leader_id: 4490691 size: 2264 time: 2021-03-06 11:08:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad3f85c9b5cfe5f219ec355ca62a2459ed4eb5e1d24f80c1c5048f4d3cab0650Block Operator
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