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 5427874 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 23493318 epoch_slot_no: 424518 block_no: 5427697 slot_leader_id: 4699712 size: 3721 time: 2021-03-06 19:40:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa41185ce7d3a314ee2e86b87db4dd018e37e19096168a4df43a84bef4f6a1c81Block Operator
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