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 5455514 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 24060226 epoch_slot_no: 127426 block_no: 5455337 slot_leader_id: 4579074 size: 8177 time: 2021-03-13 09:08:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76368aa82fbcb47557b41233d7768a8db1257969a4d7419d39eb19a33685fbbdBlock Operator
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