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 5429824 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 23533447 epoch_slot_no: 32647 block_no: 5429647 slot_leader_id: 4557443 size: 6621 time: 2021-03-07 06:48:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9d9096f7c4750e9f167bd8a02ce9e3106041664b03357f2834ce54d528764a9Block Operator
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