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 5461063 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 24177194 epoch_slot_no: 244394 block_no: 5460886 slot_leader_id: 4579620 size: 1580 time: 2021-03-14 17:38:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ee560bc9256914deb14dab0371b3bd658ae081a50c54f86f03538af85a48a52Block Operator
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