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 5471760 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 24396336 epoch_slot_no: 31536 block_no: 5471583 slot_leader_id: 4586929 size: 6386 time: 2021-03-17 06:30:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f832edd3a4416c5c69cd76094caa203d5fbcceb2ff77c2a9aa8043a7be0510cBlock Operator
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