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 5448468 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 23915108 epoch_slot_no: 414308 block_no: 5448291 slot_leader_id: 4562647 size: 16674 time: 2021-03-11 16:49:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a890f4b72559fe1a3780b27ae0e8ac25b1f1f8a168be45e903fe78be5ac768cBlock Operator
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