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 5440991 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 23761899 epoch_slot_no: 261099 block_no: 5440814 slot_leader_id: 4710136 size: 17410 time: 2021-03-09 22:16:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb06730e9a93c3b7cdde8d62b2bf708f35b91ee54bcb8b2c554a0ac23d0674d75Block Operator
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