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 5457525 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 24102641 epoch_slot_no: 169841 block_no: 5457348 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 7229 time: 2021-03-13 20:55:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacd924028348e0d3f77f38e0772eb25bf07d1eb2db75cb82699200a840e73ca4Block Operator
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