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 5469404 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 24347872 epoch_slot_no: 415072 block_no: 5469227 slot_leader_id: 5256580 size: 9058 time: 2021-03-16 17:02:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa88fc065774cdd23d20b650790ea6ade08eae152979f1af9f88b562a0e99e50cBlock Operator
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