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 5438378 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 23707967 epoch_slot_no: 207167 block_no: 5438201 slot_leader_id: 5116252 size: 1211 time: 2021-03-09 07:17:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90d1ebd33b2db642a71edd1a833c6dab3178bc3d34778943216d5162a69571ceBlock Operator
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