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 5460238 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 24160835 epoch_slot_no: 228035 block_no: 5460061 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 1687 time: 2021-03-14 13:05:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x334ef902de4b4cb72835979c0cd71616d9df1dcc4962109da31af928d8d4f497Block Operator
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