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 5450173 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 23950714 epoch_slot_no: 17914 block_no: 5449996 slot_leader_id: 4650952 size: 9171 time: 2021-03-12 02:43:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xada43fd3c94eef0bddc1ef941096b3cdb1f629a2a038674c57d3f7bb2a9348eeBlock Operator
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