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 5431771 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 23572853 epoch_slot_no: 72053 block_no: 5431594 slot_leader_id: 4555484 size: 4124 time: 2021-03-07 17:45:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x892207e1fab357edde3cef20a726335e11ef6ff6d3f6d3bd0d0fd8534e3abc98Block Operator
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