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 5443729 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 23817514 epoch_slot_no: 316714 block_no: 5443552 slot_leader_id: 5443729 size: 7674 time: 2021-03-10 13:43:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x004f522440c10c62ba6c67f0105fe020428d73accb7a86e795ef567dd865c9fcBlock Operator
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