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 5471294 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 24386455 epoch_slot_no: 21655 block_no: 5471117 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 8303 time: 2021-03-17 03:45:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56b2ac9c873c9991366017b9fbcf8aee6b8e917d3abaaf7769286db3136d19ceBlock Operator
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