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 5459778 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 24150550 epoch_slot_no: 217750 block_no: 5459601 slot_leader_id: 4490690 size: 5305 time: 2021-03-14 10:14:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea61d7d20c3bbf813c8f51ccc622bc2b20c2dbbfee7b38ed05926dbe96e3a5b9Block Operator
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