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 5432106 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 23579911 epoch_slot_no: 79111 block_no: 5431929 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 2394 time: 2021-03-07 19:43:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f3f9cbeb8e9b650ab5dda6f3aca3a664d39dc5ad9124d87fee0a40bc83ec551Block Operator
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