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 5432308 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 23584155 epoch_slot_no: 83355 block_no: 5432131 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 1512 time: 2021-03-07 20:54:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bc6fb31b8485eee9ba785aa5dab2a26838a1d95857711135b415f300c9b9730Block Operator
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