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 5428186 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 23499761 epoch_slot_no: 430961 block_no: 5428009 slot_leader_id: 5128498 size: 20720 time: 2021-03-06 21:27:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7000f5ac17de0e1351e30c2766da30abe564eca19a980cbf4360c2eb8a28323Block Operator
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