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 5436954 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 23679792 epoch_slot_no: 178992 block_no: 5436777 slot_leader_id: 4607687 size: 8078 time: 2021-03-08 23:28:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6da9378d9cba3ae446e445465ee4ffbdc27ffc234d6aad1e830d511bee57a8e0Block Operator
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