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 5465362 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 24265179 epoch_slot_no: 332379 block_no: 5465185 slot_leader_id: 4583839 size: 6091 time: 2021-03-15 18:04:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x192fff6b7bea7fc98bedbdf468c6e4b3dbc9521bc589563f63377bf641f3f92aBlock Operator
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