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 5440022 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 23741116 epoch_slot_no: 240316 block_no: 5439845 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 3107 time: 2021-03-09 16:30:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x452077e1a4bf798ae6870737b0d2b10bd2cc0fdc0b00204ee954db4751e497f3Block Operator
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