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 5432083 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 23579587 epoch_slot_no: 78787 block_no: 5431906 slot_leader_id: 5406832 size: 4816 time: 2021-03-07 19:37:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04be31e3029e2411864552d2b94c81cd3a5a40b278cb12527816bf23fc638f1dBlock Operator
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