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 5431108 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 23559657 epoch_slot_no: 58857 block_no: 5430931 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 20793 time: 2021-03-07 14:05:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60f17daf88157e4afa31bd63c87e43b15853f5a2c4595d9ac975126a5c03fce1Block Operator
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