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 5450807 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 23964428 epoch_slot_no: 31628 block_no: 5450630 slot_leader_id: 4998911 size: 8889 time: 2021-03-12 06:31:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbcfdf09462996b7b1903d13d34dfe0a6f5afe53916c1a992371bee7cab4c647Block Operator
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