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 5438347 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 23707427 epoch_slot_no: 206627 block_no: 5438170 slot_leader_id: 5386302 size: 5183 time: 2021-03-09 07:08:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94a5d184d0c9c042ad1713a6f7367c3c7e558b96715803a2ac0ab5e3f8e15f57Block Operator
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