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 5469445 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 24348629 epoch_slot_no: 415829 block_no: 5469268 slot_leader_id: 5426313 size: 39536 time: 2021-03-16 17:15:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47a3ebc119525d5bbf442c9130517a104a7927162ba17d87b8ca1155a44881afBlock Operator
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