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 5452754 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 24003186 epoch_slot_no: 70386 block_no: 5452577 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 7114 time: 2021-03-12 17:17:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad47ce80ad1caeda2eb413ee3b52a38c2bd7b28f3520309a73f9405bd56bfafcBlock Operator
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