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 5466409 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 24286689 epoch_slot_no: 353889 block_no: 5466232 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 1710 time: 2021-03-16 00:03:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x497642ef722f541f76eb9a200d66207cceed7c67a98f254d2bff137705a2c8fcBlock Operator
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