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 5441350 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 23768975 epoch_slot_no: 268175 block_no: 5441173 slot_leader_id: 4583424 size: 9432 time: 2021-03-10 00:14:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ed76840b179804075a5da674537d136e3e721487d24d0140930458c8511babeBlock Operator
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