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 5432366 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 23585246 epoch_slot_no: 84446 block_no: 5432189 slot_leader_id: 5046987 size: 4835 time: 2021-03-07 21:12:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x738789cf4d8377ae172778a11a30a3c711ca57ef11e54c6a2e3240f36f397b04Block Operator
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