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 5428971 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 23515974 epoch_slot_no: 15174 block_no: 5428794 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 2939 time: 2021-03-07 01:57:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb2fe6dc9e2a43d73c7bc578032749e7b70d70cb295af535a292c04d234202fdBlock Operator
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