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 5450357 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 23954741 epoch_slot_no: 21941 block_no: 5450180 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 10402 time: 2021-03-12 03:50:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0ff0b8d3a0902f5c8b59315bdd447ab3f9a15a22c851db5fa721f16abccb9fcBlock Operator
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