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 5443186 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 23806281 epoch_slot_no: 305481 block_no: 5443009 slot_leader_id: 4588020 size: 313 time: 2021-03-10 10:36:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f4c017b3233a8f4288bf4c4b5b09d5c83c078c348ad0a950a0ad6055502f148Block Operator
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