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 5434207 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 23623468 epoch_slot_no: 122668 block_no: 5434030 slot_leader_id: 4557143 size: 2978 time: 2021-03-08 07:49:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e534b9f2ed38f6fd4bd223ebb1f7905f59094ec5320e260583e3aa4e21ad3a8Block Operator
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