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 5465500 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 24268393 epoch_slot_no: 335593 block_no: 5465323 slot_leader_id: 4631209 size: 3966 time: 2021-03-15 18:58:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a08eaa1e0542fda22e2d9fc9f448ecf68df5a967100b238bf9494cba587366bBlock Operator
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