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 5447922 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 23904099 epoch_slot_no: 403299 block_no: 5447745 slot_leader_id: 5358807 size: 7410 time: 2021-03-11 13:46:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fbdc90f0c3a37dc5766f3e5f55efa31ed5a4adb0492097630e9fa526ba0364cBlock Operator
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