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 5450374 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 23955159 epoch_slot_no: 22359 block_no: 5450197 slot_leader_id: 4556991 size: 14960 time: 2021-03-12 03:57:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x977f8135f9e5f380e4e8a3ade7e64871ca941dffe5c0e7b20b37eb5e922c3e0fBlock Operator
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