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 5440421 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 23749716 epoch_slot_no: 248916 block_no: 5440244 slot_leader_id: 4566202 size: 7532 time: 2021-03-09 18:53:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd717511183ae6e4c054bceaf96b459d60b0e5418a132095559f6c79d0a3172fBlock Operator
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