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 5472361 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 24408461 epoch_slot_no: 43661 block_no: 5472184 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 1113 time: 2021-03-17 09:52:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5240a5f9c4fc0393c9894c5e79eafcfaf75653c56e0627a262ea7752396e9c63Block Operator
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