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 5453897 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 24026766 epoch_slot_no: 93966 block_no: 5453720 slot_leader_id: 5360673 size: 1486 time: 2021-03-12 23:50:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb90bd9e9d9e1ff613eddf2f3462fc3b4c0d87e6668f81f58ee9565c5d9dcad9dBlock Operator
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