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 5469540 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 24350556 epoch_slot_no: 417756 block_no: 5469363 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 1797 time: 2021-03-16 17:47:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12eed31818e74a11cf75a3329505de8bfc5c1a928de4f96881d59c16d2861b32Block Operator
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