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 5476318 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 24491261 epoch_slot_no: 126461 block_no: 5476141 slot_leader_id: 4982656 size: 3516 time: 2021-03-18 08:52:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x203a15dcf87bfdcc6e6a7bef0cad8f735a3daddf41a4a1ed268e41317f3e255eBlock Operator
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