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 5442424 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 23790519 epoch_slot_no: 289719 block_no: 5442247 slot_leader_id: 5300224 size: 3987 time: 2021-03-10 06:13:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5c2760a74a7550d3be33259f941dba063bbde572b0d08246c595fcebec20a23Block Operator
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