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 5452980 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 24007869 epoch_slot_no: 75069 block_no: 5452803 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 9620 time: 2021-03-12 18:36:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb5fae00cc24d0e222167f88e6d635c634591d9c93bac3c98494c2dc41ba8078Block Operator
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