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 5449751 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 23941615 epoch_slot_no: 8815 block_no: 5449574 slot_leader_id: 4577284 size: 6792 time: 2021-03-12 00:11:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2658659aa2ad08ddab7ab73ecf8a5b46028d8efa05fc5a3c476b025dfeea872Block Operator
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