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 5438791 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 23716054 epoch_slot_no: 215254 block_no: 5438614 slot_leader_id: 4557809 size: 2499 time: 2021-03-09 09:32:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee5b7cd4aa7c2d610f7bd813bec7161ca4264ff4beb31b37ff1dbbc019e8f3dbBlock Operator
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