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 5469898 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 24357466 epoch_slot_no: 424666 block_no: 5469721 slot_leader_id: 5023704 size: 18796 time: 2021-03-16 19:42:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x236663ab565ad4767486c4845dcb864bfc28a1bff3f611758c179192fc7c090aBlock Operator
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