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 5438853 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 23717075 epoch_slot_no: 216275 block_no: 5438676 slot_leader_id: 5307512 size: 18109 time: 2021-03-09 09:49:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc168fd49fb1ee175b141dd19bab272ee317b123108974178f87dc7a727f7a02aBlock Operator
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