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 5445654 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 23857484 epoch_slot_no: 356684 block_no: 5445477 slot_leader_id: 4593729 size: 6646 time: 2021-03-11 00:49:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ca044b69037a8cf5f422d36b53f7a0e4cf4d3b8207b9b0a550692380cf0be32Block Operator
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