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 5460133 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 24158697 epoch_slot_no: 225897 block_no: 5459956 slot_leader_id: 5233559 size: 20039 time: 2021-03-14 12:29:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba62fdf2997151f8739e22ad280e3fa686cdc3328ec93aba258da8e950342856Block Operator
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