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 5437630 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 23692882 epoch_slot_no: 192082 block_no: 5437453 slot_leader_id: 5041733 size: 2495 time: 2021-03-09 03:06:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9d4f93f06af78c50b14d828f74bd47fe0e325c9be97d2995eb0842c199cd66aBlock Operator
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