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 5451034 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 23969040 epoch_slot_no: 36240 block_no: 5450857 slot_leader_id: 4960753 size: 3823 time: 2021-03-12 07:48:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3087787419159b590a43e5e77af21d9a2499440dafca43ce12109b920714e728Block Operator
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