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 5448834 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 23922536 epoch_slot_no: 421736 block_no: 5448657 slot_leader_id: 5323914 size: 5415 time: 2021-03-11 18:53:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e9aeba230bd19dd7464db96992c8c6b27beeece0873f3d3b8268906a149cc0bBlock Operator
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