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 5463188 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 24219770 epoch_slot_no: 286970 block_no: 5463011 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 1302 time: 2021-03-15 05:27:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34355d5981467c3acdb6e13c5b97d6b8f4205bce1d2cd690c68507c859613a51Block Operator
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