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 5454062 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 24029892 epoch_slot_no: 97092 block_no: 5453885 slot_leader_id: 4606002 size: 11470 time: 2021-03-13 00:43:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x886c88bab7a15a6ecf0637412d192f6915bf849ac0c1b7241af22f6ce8c396a6Block Operator
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