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 5471257 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 24385886 epoch_slot_no: 21086 block_no: 5471080 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 4526 time: 2021-03-17 03:36:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b9f5244874b10ed0c14b1a04a6dfec82c06eb72e52ce9dfba14d276a9eedf56Block Operator
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