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 5440696 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 23755101 epoch_slot_no: 254301 block_no: 5440519 slot_leader_id: 5044455 size: 3687 time: 2021-03-09 20:23:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b459eb51d46d9cbd515c181b9329376af40d0cb05d91275065aea7bd672162dBlock Operator
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