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 5435179 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 23642467 epoch_slot_no: 141667 block_no: 5435002 slot_leader_id: 5053834 size: 1595 time: 2021-03-08 13:05:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbabdf7ec1f16c36efb3fc5f0bc0785fda886b96259566f681159358258821d1fBlock Operator
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