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 5469674 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 24353259 epoch_slot_no: 420459 block_no: 5469497 slot_leader_id: 5246214 size: 2167 time: 2021-03-16 18:32:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8116ab93f41043926c2093586539a2934137b21977796f6bdfe3b3a5ae3a8c23Block Operator
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