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 5442354 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 23789354 epoch_slot_no: 288554 block_no: 5442177 slot_leader_id: 4576734 size: 4085 time: 2021-03-10 05:54:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x944b417dd80a1558005d046e3675774d70d712c5655f4d9b0b1db03ddaf219efBlock Operator
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