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 5468861 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 24336346 epoch_slot_no: 403546 block_no: 5468684 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 7153 time: 2021-03-16 13:50:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x187f4e0d01b5e117e90678847f455dc3a26babe64f0f1956bf61ca1f3c876e46Block Operator
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