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 5462386 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 24203108 epoch_slot_no: 270308 block_no: 5462209 slot_leader_id: 5348963 size: 961 time: 2021-03-15 00:49:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5d6e8b0061e12a9ebbf598108594765c60203cc7703dbf991e88ca26ed39565Block Operator
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