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 5452982 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 24007895 epoch_slot_no: 75095 block_no: 5452805 slot_leader_id: 5451981 size: 3097 time: 2021-03-12 18:36:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ab799618dd39680ee19549d4f09543326f763a027efc8d1f9ea6a982a61cffbBlock Operator
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