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 5464572 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 24248636 epoch_slot_no: 315836 block_no: 5464395 slot_leader_id: 5449414 size: 3027 time: 2021-03-15 13:28:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7a7a76e5198196df9f18aa550071101c2e8952de34b9e388f8bfaa206cb934bBlock Operator
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