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 5429804 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 23533036 epoch_slot_no: 32236 block_no: 5429627 slot_leader_id: 5429804 size: 6678 time: 2021-03-07 06:42:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe99d2e9cf4d94c8d103d604458657450a884c3925d8bda451cce5435d13cf30aBlock Operator
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