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 5457381 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 24099403 epoch_slot_no: 166603 block_no: 5457204 slot_leader_id: 5087519 size: 52878 time: 2021-03-13 20:01:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe382cceb6754fbd850c0148ea059ae39d15658baf63aec4a3e3dffa311dff8e2Block Operator
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