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 5457879 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 24110708 epoch_slot_no: 177908 block_no: 5457702 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 381 time: 2021-03-13 23:09:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x140afe83f685dba40e58401a3d2b2325a14b5df5c5b143c0d7681106910a8cb1Block Operator
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