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 5457897 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 24111190 epoch_slot_no: 178390 block_no: 5457720 slot_leader_id: 4556117 size: 18707 time: 2021-03-13 23:18:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3039fa36cf4367bd368406e89ab9f9ceda71c2d6f6e2443dbefb9f7ea83d088eBlock Operator
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