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 5428399 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 23504426 epoch_slot_no: 3626 block_no: 5428222 slot_leader_id: 4579074 size: 3224 time: 2021-03-06 22:45:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5c56114a96b106090f708b18fad1e1da7c526e2b55d8cc2a1c36c88b2667826Block Operator
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