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 5464384 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 24244367 epoch_slot_no: 311567 block_no: 5464207 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 3237 time: 2021-03-15 12:17:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd46688475410f72ba6456a622c905dace3621c6dab992e3f2f4a72fde061da9Block Operator
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