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 5466782 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 24293794 epoch_slot_no: 360994 block_no: 5466605 slot_leader_id: 5120671 size: 9816 time: 2021-03-16 02:01:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3358e1049dba71899913c445b59175d917a58e0d1d829c38d003a0135ace90c2Block Operator
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