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 5454527 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 24039939 epoch_slot_no: 107139 block_no: 5454350 slot_leader_id: 5152904 size: 12240 time: 2021-03-13 03:30:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd1bd31d51ab3f906c98104068fb5fa1392179edc83d172d819c028b894ea3fdBlock Operator
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