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 5470129 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 24362024 epoch_slot_no: 429224 block_no: 5469952 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 5328 time: 2021-03-16 20:58:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x271a88ddfa7ad89aee0feeba21554c4c148a187c2f0dae1e7e2cf2fad9080a35Block Operator
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