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 5458167 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 24117381 epoch_slot_no: 184581 block_no: 5457990 slot_leader_id: 5064224 size: 13701 time: 2021-03-14 01:01:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0459ee5f3d6859387ab20656c18fefbe572f2f30694703550e55099063718b0eBlock Operator
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