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 5437178 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 23684399 epoch_slot_no: 183599 block_no: 5437001 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 2720 time: 2021-03-09 00:44:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x275442509f0acf8f3de7c9b1bdb53311257cc4861c795ec523593c3c6ec82d76Block Operator
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