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 5457513 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 24102415 epoch_slot_no: 169615 block_no: 5457336 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 13205 time: 2021-03-13 20:51:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd52c714455c744d7543715949bc4c923b6cf532ec92e93aad676b305094a24ccBlock Operator
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