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 5458856 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 24131065 epoch_slot_no: 198265 block_no: 5458679 slot_leader_id: 4556198 size: 2372 time: 2021-03-14 04:49:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa08d73a7ecdc8d5c2ce3252821b7f0b6400a0ec9f2bee271a8fd014499b5e08eBlock Operator
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