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 5438490 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 23710184 epoch_slot_no: 209384 block_no: 5438313 slot_leader_id: 4560450 size: 10826 time: 2021-03-09 07:54:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f008339f0df7fe836f4079d41f89020639467e19f66b6307f507c91f9e3601dBlock Operator
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