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 5436731 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 23675076 epoch_slot_no: 174276 block_no: 5436554 slot_leader_id: 5347914 size: 15773 time: 2021-03-08 22:09:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1c352cf6716195d3e9246364f265c830d76b5ab4043e218e1926c3ecfcbe63dBlock Operator
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