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 5476076 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 24486026 epoch_slot_no: 121226 block_no: 5475899 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 2883 time: 2021-03-18 07:25:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7214dfa91ac9b9eb9541501c738842799324bbea5299d4ced03e6c23d7a565a9Block Operator
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