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 5449974 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 23945974 epoch_slot_no: 13174 block_no: 5449797 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 11416 time: 2021-03-12 01:24:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee8bfc370e45a7ace2289bcf74a2732755b3f3fc78080a14a854ab6780cef4deBlock Operator
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