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 5462139 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 24198105 epoch_slot_no: 265305 block_no: 5461962 slot_leader_id: 5291763 size: 2804 time: 2021-03-14 23:26:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x795f5d50dec1d499dd7f628cdf950d084faeb107f576a464d1761a129e0ef951Block Operator
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