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 5427548 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 23486742 epoch_slot_no: 417942 block_no: 5427371 slot_leader_id: 5023704 size: 20104 time: 2021-03-06 17:50:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0309bb1bca3d7a9fa198f3ffb601b3ad262c2b2f38d26778dceb58a1e76ec595Block Operator
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