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 5453781 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 24024186 epoch_slot_no: 91386 block_no: 5453604 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 7588 time: 2021-03-12 23:07:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ccb75896372db259264a6bb56ba3f7deb70b5bbcf3200f7c847bc4071119b43Block Operator
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