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 5468757 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 24334061 epoch_slot_no: 401261 block_no: 5468580 slot_leader_id: 4981199 size: 4215 time: 2021-03-16 13:12:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e4c06c9ac69dbf05fd9b390566f0bc5aef7dcd9e5925573280d5a7bb067e0cfBlock Operator
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