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 5442149 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 23784903 epoch_slot_no: 284103 block_no: 5441972 slot_leader_id: 5129168 size: 8662 time: 2021-03-10 04:39:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d361633be90312f437a458d5abcb69f4bf075d0340fa88baf7e23542cd13b0fBlock Operator
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