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 5465401 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 24266036 epoch_slot_no: 333236 block_no: 5465224 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 12418 time: 2021-03-15 18:18:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb43342cb01686f1095cf6773790827887b2c2c248d54baa3c3eb5279db03532Block Operator
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