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 5427374 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 23483293 epoch_slot_no: 414493 block_no: 5427197 slot_leader_id: 4561883 size: 9371 time: 2021-03-06 16:53:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x579a98700f3e173b0c0f1b923237bb7751188795dc479daa79798b96504b0e40Block Operator
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