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 5470388 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 24367926 epoch_slot_no: 3126 block_no: 5470211 slot_leader_id: 4662241 size: 40378 time: 2021-03-16 22:36:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x639f237372e5963a8ef21fe0bda04cf6f3eb44d2bd940af17ffa18c0fd33115bBlock Operator
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