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 5440734 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 23755834 epoch_slot_no: 255034 block_no: 5440557 slot_leader_id: 4574494 size: 1482 time: 2021-03-09 20:35:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x989ecb62ddd0fc2383e0cdfa65e78973a94507a13f1ccdbc0f7ca3a4552bd9aaBlock Operator
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