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 5433735 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 23613865 epoch_slot_no: 113065 block_no: 5433558 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 6887 time: 2021-03-08 05:09:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1562235409c379dd129aaa054c7f3a0a5cd3c9fdc2a0c48b1df4442c04e2b6bBlock Operator
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