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 5450886 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 23966020 epoch_slot_no: 33220 block_no: 5450709 slot_leader_id: 4584373 size: 3371 time: 2021-03-12 06:58:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1da1973d3124cad784c0402584770d64648022b714edb54f530c227eb98eb186Block Operator
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