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 5468173 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 24322476 epoch_slot_no: 389676 block_no: 5467996 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 2339 time: 2021-03-16 09:59:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x488afbb87bc69995e2d01ea7afc842723afef1bdb07a73b7862088aa57e8fa49Block Operator
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