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 5457538 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 24103076 epoch_slot_no: 170276 block_no: 5457361 slot_leader_id: 5151470 size: 7583 time: 2021-03-13 21:02:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58b6524685ff76cea5990ef50a62e1716f281879962ecb7e3ad098d0e31113d9Block Operator
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