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 5444366 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 23830738 epoch_slot_no: 329938 block_no: 5444189 slot_leader_id: 4961402 size: 19584 time: 2021-03-10 17:23:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7485f09bd660f7c4e03d039169b88f41b332cbef125d3c1d7c5128dd628476cBlock Operator
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