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 5459273 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 24140089 epoch_slot_no: 207289 block_no: 5459096 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 3426 time: 2021-03-14 07:19:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59e0ecefb6d3f958ac688ee166a0b762712ea799073248b0537fe537a9c35bfdBlock Operator
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