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 5476393 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 24492942 epoch_slot_no: 128142 block_no: 5476216 slot_leader_id: 4904117 size: 10962 time: 2021-03-18 09:20:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe854bafca65d94c3425c52be4a9ee8758d1b18397e720f1685cae3ad799a108bBlock Operator
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