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 5437097 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 23682432 epoch_slot_no: 181632 block_no: 5436920 slot_leader_id: 5388226 size: 5608 time: 2021-03-09 00:12:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2235afaa3c0fbbae1d1290560ad78dde6f97644db62dfa288658853e99fdef14Block Operator
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