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 5465471 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 24267628 epoch_slot_no: 334828 block_no: 5465294 slot_leader_id: 5087541 size: 4821 time: 2021-03-15 18:45:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x719225b6179f4358fc8a3b733acb2d5a145b9b1dd7ff7911d998464ff468677fBlock Operator
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