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 5432622 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 23590892 epoch_slot_no: 90092 block_no: 5432445 slot_leader_id: 4619800 size: 3126 time: 2021-03-07 22:46:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01f5c34431dca6d4ab4d4e5021c3fd03827b5ac5ec16dab89487b085917bcaf6Block Operator
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