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 5436528 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 23669838 epoch_slot_no: 169038 block_no: 5436351 slot_leader_id: 5152047 size: 15356 time: 2021-03-08 20:42:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13257f0da8f78d440731d20fc07dd347f148d1c335156c11349afe295897bcaaBlock Operator
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