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 5454815 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 24045869 epoch_slot_no: 113069 block_no: 5454638 slot_leader_id: 4614591 size: 9733 time: 2021-03-13 05:09:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6518da1cf0ee2542c44b5eb11f9d5ba2fd1965c9d18bfe07a8549dc8308012ebBlock Operator
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