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 5436108 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 23661164 epoch_slot_no: 160364 block_no: 5435931 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 7496 time: 2021-03-08 18:17:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bf512ae0084ddbe2ead4532b127bbf015ed9f81131d6113260179fee69179cfBlock Operator
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