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 5444151 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 23826287 epoch_slot_no: 325487 block_no: 5443974 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 2098 time: 2021-03-10 16:09:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38c8ec87a0a31ae41b0f647adf1d13c7b5f31324b270811a4825f6079fd1ed6fBlock Operator
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