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 5468255 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 24323839 epoch_slot_no: 391039 block_no: 5468078 slot_leader_id: 4565648 size: 3856 time: 2021-03-16 10:22:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13fd0ec123fbf325a68d6960fba3361358c9ceb20c21cd229e96680e775e5fc5Block Operator
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