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 5453876 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 24026348 epoch_slot_no: 93548 block_no: 5453699 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 3843 time: 2021-03-12 23:43:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9273d971e69d0a58b2e813729e4b7985e09b890e4d16de702231ace3a8e38b74Block Operator
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