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 5438071 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 23701899 epoch_slot_no: 201099 block_no: 5437894 slot_leader_id: 5087834 size: 1919 time: 2021-03-09 05:36:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6a6bf5a41cb52f170ef87705b0d7d025cc1c6d4d2a4eb03835710da8b9bbe8cBlock Operator
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