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 5442363 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 23789502 epoch_slot_no: 288702 block_no: 5442186 slot_leader_id: 5086864 size: 10890 time: 2021-03-10 05:56:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5acb6b016f8ddf43530dab9792d6074720aabd476a15cb66d8aec4ea0878e0ddBlock Operator
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