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 5455907 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 24067926 epoch_slot_no: 135126 block_no: 5455730 slot_leader_id: 4576738 size: 1301 time: 2021-03-13 11:16:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ca49ff789af240f85d4184bf01f14225823f11942178e82e96198b874e5a0b0Block Operator
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