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 5440208 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 23745293 epoch_slot_no: 244493 block_no: 5440031 slot_leader_id: 4588711 size: 7890 time: 2021-03-09 17:39:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x580ae0b889a4bea31de2444382c8c2453d7e7b6a9c0500161d102e55e7d60fc5Block Operator
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