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 5450643 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 23960685 epoch_slot_no: 27885 block_no: 5450466 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 2131 time: 2021-03-12 05:29:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f71ac3bc0c263a512471d7f5fea40385968ea118fd71a5a722026b708a4b739Block Operator
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