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 5456665 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 24084584 epoch_slot_no: 151784 block_no: 5456488 slot_leader_id: 5023879 size: 11053 time: 2021-03-13 15:54:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60fe394f223e9a79e8b5439285089462c656e7754a6989f29ac3a8bcc6d6e99dBlock Operator
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