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 5451142 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 23971229 epoch_slot_no: 38429 block_no: 5450965 slot_leader_id: 4565547 size: 3575 time: 2021-03-12 08:25:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a8ffd61cddf294b943dca79cf7e54bc27618ac9802884d2fb111cb674ab8c6aBlock Operator
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