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 5469746 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 24354577 epoch_slot_no: 421777 block_no: 5469569 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 22161 time: 2021-03-16 18:54:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf50faa5c0fec69c63775f5d9191e3f8700654488cfb79c543b536637963a9f0fBlock Operator
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