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 5452191 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 23992202 epoch_slot_no: 59402 block_no: 5452014 slot_leader_id: 4606002 size: 4844 time: 2021-03-12 14:14:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01967cf35125461d26303ee38a91508fcf82428857c91a865b7cf73325f7505dBlock Operator
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