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 5459197 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 24138422 epoch_slot_no: 205622 block_no: 5459020 slot_leader_id: 5023641 size: 8049 time: 2021-03-14 06:51:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfcb7c9584569a8f6501d76ae4b2c1a4883e8aa9838cb2eebb3851d63ee34b18Block Operator
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