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 5468039 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 24319626 epoch_slot_no: 386826 block_no: 5467862 slot_leader_id: 5066920 size: 7140 time: 2021-03-16 09:11:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x780abf96b4f6c9196fac84e449a57a327e100f17fb8d0e4c97bc5eed3f7bc8e1Block Operator
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