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 5428171 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 23499379 epoch_slot_no: 430579 block_no: 5427994 slot_leader_id: 5151170 size: 4975 time: 2021-03-06 21:21:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x626bb7ca9bfc337f917f81c54472d838d809811b5f205fcafd09de182153f1a7Block Operator
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