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 5453275 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 24014031 epoch_slot_no: 81231 block_no: 5453098 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 6668 time: 2021-03-12 20:18:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fe18a3727f3a4931f8a3284b8db8851a795c9677d8466b49b458cc51c6e2daaBlock Operator
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