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 5457402 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 24099880 epoch_slot_no: 167080 block_no: 5457225 slot_leader_id: 4584819 size: 1303 time: 2021-03-13 20:09:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x610e2c6933fadb7ade8d62bb56169f221f6a1a58f492137a825c17ff3f50ec3aBlock Operator
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