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 5426836 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 23472509 epoch_slot_no: 403709 block_no: 5426659 slot_leader_id: 5205307 size: 3877 time: 2021-03-06 13:53:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4125aa82566890a517acf587611befb691afcda79ca6301300075ad7e6beaaa9Block Operator
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