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 5449708 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 23940838 epoch_slot_no: 8038 block_no: 5449531 slot_leader_id: 4570972 size: 3589 time: 2021-03-11 23:58:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f3c50978ec1bc495cffef2670b8c20142c96ddf4c574f2edaf67ef10fff8079Block Operator
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