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 5466080 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 24279917 epoch_slot_no: 347117 block_no: 5465903 slot_leader_id: 5466080 size: 2537 time: 2021-03-15 22:10:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee0416ae99311cc98d9bb2cb68f9bd82e45d8b8448b8f0919fd34904a46d2fbbBlock Operator
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