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 5431526 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 23567907 epoch_slot_no: 67107 block_no: 5431349 slot_leader_id: 5151482 size: 11012 time: 2021-03-07 16:23:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d11c8d9324ed8a4702e5337ece289f6df8b41e1c9b31ded1966ca510a3a5dedBlock Operator
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