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 5470491 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 24370125 epoch_slot_no: 5325 block_no: 5470314 slot_leader_id: 5352598 size: 10141 time: 2021-03-16 23:13:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c9582ef820aa5a201a7b03691ac974fe9573d7249c7d6388953c7d74794cf12Block Operator
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