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 5431477 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 23566884 epoch_slot_no: 66084 block_no: 5431300 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 2165 time: 2021-03-07 16:06:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7abf5ec595af0cc6241c45402da1bbd142ee2d290bb0196300cf80fa3f0a7d19Block Operator
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