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 5466597 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 24290050 epoch_slot_no: 357250 block_no: 5466420 slot_leader_id: 4490695 size: 1617 time: 2021-03-16 00:59:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf6c72d6ace61417134f24f2b7a5264ffce1a9cb56b2cdbd9a00bed946acef82Block Operator
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