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 5427279 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 23481427 epoch_slot_no: 412627 block_no: 5427102 slot_leader_id: 5350776 size: 6610 time: 2021-03-06 16:21:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b3ab10706b0f73c7cce5c3b4382632b22359e2d203df7e35e9b8246bd64a5cbBlock Operator
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