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 5443306 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 23809212 epoch_slot_no: 308412 block_no: 5443129 slot_leader_id: 5023704 size: 2143 time: 2021-03-10 11:25:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1247a339393e448f5e3e8a671f6bd4a883d793192ce639d0e21c77da2931ef31Block Operator
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