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 5436645 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 23672452 epoch_slot_no: 171652 block_no: 5436468 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 9159 time: 2021-03-08 21:25:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86bde2c70a9e48210fa61c201dc55f9297675895d58cc5668e8051477b08aca3Block Operator
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