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 5460321 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 24162406 epoch_slot_no: 229606 block_no: 5460144 slot_leader_id: 4943882 size: 24148 time: 2021-03-14 13:31:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x098ae7606efd7732eb9aadc68fdbfafbc6f1971f35c802bc1843c41a7852cf76Block Operator
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