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 5438425 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 23708792 epoch_slot_no: 207992 block_no: 5438248 slot_leader_id: 5205307 size: 1457 time: 2021-03-09 07:31:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4cbc0ec33ff669bf3ed8dbd0b444f102518263a458cb04fe0dd3ff786a26fafBlock Operator
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