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 5450043 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 23947529 epoch_slot_no: 14729 block_no: 5449866 slot_leader_id: 5334772 size: 2470 time: 2021-03-12 01:50:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13f667fc91e7bdee8c936926895affc978c762ffdd04b653bd4f8a3833efe9afBlock Operator
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