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 5433560 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 23610302 epoch_slot_no: 109502 block_no: 5433383 slot_leader_id: 4621574 size: 3379 time: 2021-03-08 04:09:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a412e912fc8586938ab4562c124e2c8dfdff0f8c94e7d298bd08b42bb856583Block Operator
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