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 5456834 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 24088493 epoch_slot_no: 155693 block_no: 5456657 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 15243 time: 2021-03-13 16:59:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5f5772ab9f2eec36243ced56e5c9d2fe47f4d4ce2b25899c2f194b63acf329eBlock Operator
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