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 5431060 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 23558724 epoch_slot_no: 57924 block_no: 5430883 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 9204 time: 2021-03-07 13:50:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x335a0abd0758dc94cc72760f1be964ecc510f70dcc20ad9625b451e8f3a9d006Block Operator
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