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 5466035 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 24279063 epoch_slot_no: 346263 block_no: 5465858 slot_leader_id: 5014829 size: 2830 time: 2021-03-15 21:55:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f8a72342db11c4f1f9009b0e2a8e12aa157e86160aa4a0b2f402f4454eb67e5Block Operator
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