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 5456153 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 24073510 epoch_slot_no: 140710 block_no: 5455976 slot_leader_id: 5014829 size: 2590 time: 2021-03-13 12:50:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6904a37e4ab41629adc539ea1b3caabb43f39f7ab71c518ca5fa7a835107df9cBlock Operator
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