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 5445339 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 23850664 epoch_slot_no: 349864 block_no: 5445162 slot_leader_id: 5023879 size: 7892 time: 2021-03-10 22:55:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40462d805e96b0bc921c06eb28e26ce974226a2702c5e1e041ea37a52620cd0cBlock Operator
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