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 5442496 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 23791998 epoch_slot_no: 291198 block_no: 5442319 slot_leader_id: 4631209 size: 1343 time: 2021-03-10 06:38:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b53fa2777fb96ca68e25352f6f57c45fc8b088176476feb312ac73c49f93a2bBlock Operator
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