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 5440838 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 23758159 epoch_slot_no: 257359 block_no: 5440661 slot_leader_id: 5096947 size: 8129 time: 2021-03-09 21:14:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc71292b5992527ce719bcc5116e9e85dfa7345e6468f5c3a09cb17e55bfee88aBlock Operator
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