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 5466050 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 24279427 epoch_slot_no: 346627 block_no: 5465873 slot_leader_id: 5445479 size: 5995 time: 2021-03-15 22:01:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a4bd4c06dd9700a52e57f539995f4f7422f5b9d88675ded314939b205f4142dBlock Operator
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