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 5432397 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 23585941 epoch_slot_no: 85141 block_no: 5432220 slot_leader_id: 5086864 size: 1469 time: 2021-03-07 21:23:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcce9bcd9bcd219721f992daaa3bd7fe9e9c59ca94f1a79c68a4c94f85668b3c4Block Operator
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