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 5435325 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 23645459 epoch_slot_no: 144659 block_no: 5435148 slot_leader_id: 4557828 size: 2152 time: 2021-03-08 13:55:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd950ca51f7a2e5da38d8cb62cfc6ee6416be46791a07a9d77a7f247538fe450bBlock Operator
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