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 5470985 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 24380439 epoch_slot_no: 15639 block_no: 5470808 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 7684 time: 2021-03-17 02:05:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9eea9c81e353810699598f18334aa0ab3677341d30593fc9494a4ab163c0ff2eBlock Operator
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