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 5456281 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 24076082 epoch_slot_no: 143282 block_no: 5456104 slot_leader_id: 5338866 size: 6124 time: 2021-03-13 13:32:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ab27012c0a8750893b982e27a3897293c776372e14a963a7715e45d2f4e9aa3Block Operator
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