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 5440842 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 23758263 epoch_slot_no: 257463 block_no: 5440665 slot_leader_id: 4555972 size: 3615 time: 2021-03-09 21:15:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4f679f678cbc92c4bf0453cd8c8d6056ae9278aade3eb65851cf2e54aabfa27Block Operator
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