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 5459688 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 24148742 epoch_slot_no: 215942 block_no: 5459511 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 1713 time: 2021-03-14 09:43:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4542d4092f2a80ad3765540a30f970824c74e3736f32cf2ccc8ca0917be03e57Block Operator
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