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 5436884 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 23678602 epoch_slot_no: 177802 block_no: 5436707 slot_leader_id: 4591320 size: 410 time: 2021-03-08 23:08:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7135fae1fb9890e32b7f0bfe15687c9d01188c22fcf2fb8f21ee625eae667d64Block Operator
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