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 5426754 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 23470686 epoch_slot_no: 401886 block_no: 5426577 slot_leader_id: 5066592 size: 8596 time: 2021-03-06 13:22:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53c9c191a66753660ee3e77a466373b6013b79d4bdee49c535de68aa63159720Block Operator
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