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 5457746 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 24108268 epoch_slot_no: 175468 block_no: 5457569 slot_leader_id: 5413543 size: 732 time: 2021-03-13 22:29:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b1c52bdfc18827c0ac2b7c5ef10bcf6db049c5e50fd842391a3f0f81f941d16Block Operator
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