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 5445888 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 23862476 epoch_slot_no: 361676 block_no: 5445711 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 3340 time: 2021-03-11 02:12:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1c72e366e9c8ab1ff5bf020715bad94957b17b8050a86fc898a7193505a4a68Block Operator
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