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 5439888 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 23738231 epoch_slot_no: 237431 block_no: 5439711 slot_leader_id: 5386302 size: 12991 time: 2021-03-09 15:42:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a91b277df4b006740f1df33aa74a478bdf8e19d421b6ee29112c5e8db96ecb0Block Operator
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