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 5469604 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 24351852 epoch_slot_no: 419052 block_no: 5469427 slot_leader_id: 5438672 size: 31242 time: 2021-03-16 18:09:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea098f1069e141ed480a5017df992b90acb134d5dc7a6bd735c2b1d0512b0ed3Block Operator
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