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 5467485 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 24307927 epoch_slot_no: 375127 block_no: 5467308 slot_leader_id: 4584645 size: 3003 time: 2021-03-16 05:56:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5aa8ae63e3e32d6f5573ab8344357b27a5aedc10afa732004ca5b97e82a601bBlock Operator
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