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 5454114 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 24030871 epoch_slot_no: 98071 block_no: 5453937 slot_leader_id: 5303199 size: 17871 time: 2021-03-13 00:59:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a4758cef6200030e16f75c32bc55b7d34fae50c9686d4602233485814add444Block Operator
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