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 5431508 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 23567414 epoch_slot_no: 66614 block_no: 5431331 slot_leader_id: 5386810 size: 3882 time: 2021-03-07 16:15:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x665fd948deb02da4469f2604e129682760f227d81a3b614fe6bd4046ba086dc3Block Operator
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