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 5459136 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 24137213 epoch_slot_no: 204413 block_no: 5458959 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 6452 time: 2021-03-14 06:31:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x831d7e902c888b59f60bd01ab5dbca673d01aa3edabaef2e8a5aaf2b250dc9cdBlock Operator
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