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 5436349 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 23666127 epoch_slot_no: 165327 block_no: 5436172 slot_leader_id: 4555482 size: 6177 time: 2021-03-08 19:40:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x238638eea4b5f7ecfbde0115975149f7cf08a0d17b57b94bc47d8caa1421fd98Block Operator
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