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 5455859 Details
Epoch: 253Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 24066936
epoch_slot_no: 134136
block_no: 5455682
slot_leader_id: 4561262
size: 5977
time: 2021-03-13 11:00:27
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7a1b3f79c9d32bf5f2b31f449028bcfacf7f28a7e3ff9ffbed3823009dab92fc
Block Operator
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