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 5472166 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 24404429 epoch_slot_no: 39629 block_no: 5471989 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 32672 time: 2021-03-17 08:45:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb2d6b6200cee11ed6ea6b48ca4d9afe71c7a5c10c05b41776f393f4e5c01b36Block Operator
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