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 5445298 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 23849895 epoch_slot_no: 349095 block_no: 5445121 slot_leader_id: 5086864 size: 3266 time: 2021-03-10 22:43:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d26db7fd2c8e39b7a5bb7c04f92c03486f2834aec26cdd6c1712d07887b978dBlock Operator
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