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 5435223 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 23643531 epoch_slot_no: 142731 block_no: 5435046 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 6374 time: 2021-03-08 13:23:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6928d161e395670e6bb8fcb8717267dd5625a9d3f2999217f1953d81bdc14ee0Block Operator
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