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 5433166 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 23602147 epoch_slot_no: 101347 block_no: 5432989 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 7412 time: 2021-03-08 01:53:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0b9fc842a6bef526b09e3361da1570c178ac21a5df597ae24f0086d62d7b93dBlock Operator
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