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 5476467 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 24494418 epoch_slot_no: 129618 block_no: 5476290 slot_leader_id: 5046163 size: 1739 time: 2021-03-18 09:45:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffdfc20f4be686cdf9d5924fbed0eb6dcf2e07e603e77b80633ea7fd783e1bb2Block Operator
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