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 5476234 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 24489395 epoch_slot_no: 124595 block_no: 5476057 slot_leader_id: 5328939 size: 3214 time: 2021-03-18 08:21:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4523ce76b53a019b24b016a2adeffc0855ab7c624be2abb41757bf661b6b3bdBlock Operator
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