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 5438589 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 23712323 epoch_slot_no: 211523 block_no: 5438412 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 13525 time: 2021-03-09 08:30:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x421ba8df69fe43d4b207766cb30815a6895fecc6fb118f14d6e8ba35fa949edbBlock Operator
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