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 5428219 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 23500348 epoch_slot_no: 431548 block_no: 5428042 slot_leader_id: 5023879 size: 9653 time: 2021-03-06 21:37:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad6c75d2e2eddaff4ed51fa9038fcc513eb81e72ea9c6af197e4ab6408642fd2Block Operator
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