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 5446141 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 23867819 epoch_slot_no: 367019 block_no: 5445964 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 4304 time: 2021-03-11 03:41:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa8c7eecdfc42bc88ed2abd61095b3365d4811076357e75cfc69874582c40c79Block Operator
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