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 5455858 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 24066924 epoch_slot_no: 134124 block_no: 5455681 slot_leader_id: 5406832 size: 27917 time: 2021-03-13 11:00:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0f9e7ac84365d8dcc95ebf997f80d099aef6da9c3ac496ef8a4946746084b21Block Operator
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