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 5452755 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 24003199 epoch_slot_no: 70399 block_no: 5452578 slot_leader_id: 5133886 size: 3217 time: 2021-03-12 17:18:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13a788614a99c35874b951810f6dacc1b52ef58621482b6d26eb80302f3e0ec7Block Operator
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