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 5459434 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 24143258 epoch_slot_no: 210458 block_no: 5459257 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 5536 time: 2021-03-14 08:12:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c3e6aff5daed871fb8bd07b3f4b130c6e945f0e3b29b46c60c1f1927ad7c85bBlock Operator
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