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 5438604 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 23712653 epoch_slot_no: 211853 block_no: 5438427 slot_leader_id: 5066106 size: 10279 time: 2021-03-09 08:35:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9b32dde51ed78f3764381fc40e47ae4b4ec9c2f34e8bf6da813f0b320fa0155Block Operator
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