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 5438161 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 23703755 epoch_slot_no: 202955 block_no: 5437984 slot_leader_id: 4938685 size: 10916 time: 2021-03-09 06:07:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5635956a716efce27cb574dbd4c021bde98e847ab2dcce49eda0700d501612cBlock Operator
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