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 5457602 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 24104341 epoch_slot_no: 171541 block_no: 5457425 slot_leader_id: 5394338 size: 3280 time: 2021-03-13 21:23:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x278af78e63987e5d28a7d64832389ec8849da7626aee7315f320e6c4bc132714Block Operator
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