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 5449629 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 23939219 epoch_slot_no: 6419 block_no: 5449452 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 19653 time: 2021-03-11 23:31:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee1db887826f1ec5223579ef54ac5c832c104169f526d41a4d429fc62818cd62Block Operator
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