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 5458158 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 24117074 epoch_slot_no: 184274 block_no: 5457981 slot_leader_id: 4986022 size: 528 time: 2021-03-14 00:56:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38e9a3f3885875ddb215fe48b667680f227b5a9c4781f6cdea7b9e14bae80d0fBlock Operator
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