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 5438503 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 23710447 epoch_slot_no: 209647 block_no: 5438326 slot_leader_id: 4633520 size: 251 time: 2021-03-09 07:58:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd68ecfaf0c9ac0026a6449d7a2c62fa9393bba3950dc38fb2be03f60f29979baBlock Operator
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