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 5441158 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 23764981 epoch_slot_no: 264181 block_no: 5440981 slot_leader_id: 4565547 size: 7180 time: 2021-03-09 23:07:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01943f9c36f81ad9b8e9a33815a52b6ea9bcba7a14b5cf0be64f184d706155ecBlock Operator
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