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 5454641 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 24042689 epoch_slot_no: 109889 block_no: 5454464 slot_leader_id: 5090761 size: 12187 time: 2021-03-13 04:16:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0b72a86b16c355163fae633d9fb6335c1fedcdec88caad8f359d85547e390c8Block Operator
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