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 5449648 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 23939565 epoch_slot_no: 6765 block_no: 5449471 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 3523 time: 2021-03-11 23:37:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd0ea5c9f70515c9f9e33dc0d200f0f2679c3987230a9baf4212b73779367fc6Block Operator
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