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 5457065 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 24093158 epoch_slot_no: 160358 block_no: 5456888 slot_leader_id: 5410342 size: 17614 time: 2021-03-13 18:17:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ff1a0f62364a9eb28e2bd2dfcd10db2a2035a03a9861a7fb232f44a19cdf5a5Block Operator
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