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 5441012 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 23762394 epoch_slot_no: 261594 block_no: 5440835 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 3287 time: 2021-03-09 22:24:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34e1772091cf7ec2e4dd53d187db13b6289c0b86b27e4018dfbb0a3e66b6a750Block Operator
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