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 5457489 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 24101942 epoch_slot_no: 169142 block_no: 5457312 slot_leader_id: 4664676 size: 1962 time: 2021-03-13 20:43:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8369722f0ef74a964f239d69ea05d9c42f227c4b90abfd9aaacfce89de586a89Block Operator
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