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 5470098 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 24361490 epoch_slot_no: 428690 block_no: 5469921 slot_leader_id: 4930925 size: 10230 time: 2021-03-16 20:49:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bdfcb5da368e16237c640151b473f2d3a835a484c27c1736362259bdb903fa0Block Operator
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