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 5437436 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 23689315 epoch_slot_no: 188515 block_no: 5437259 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 12064 time: 2021-03-09 02:06:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x985e2e7cec0c58235d14b37dbdd0c09a94fc7f3a39f91ab8e9e894eee33575eeBlock Operator
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