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 5428242 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 23500746 epoch_slot_no: 431946 block_no: 5428065 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 1502 time: 2021-03-06 21:43:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d518cd345c34d0bee615c8927edc5a91ec8bbcaf268f1cdf1e05d59d8f4a531Block Operator
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