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 5452179 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 23991892 epoch_slot_no: 59092 block_no: 5452002 slot_leader_id: 5114286 size: 8741 time: 2021-03-12 14:09:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62959c4b4d5a57a0ed96c92229b6e12ae4ee7ebeaa0d9cc08146ad8b1c4383b5Block Operator
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