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 5473118 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 24424726 epoch_slot_no: 59926 block_no: 5472941 slot_leader_id: 4628750 size: 25736 time: 2021-03-17 14:23:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27d97b7beb10b301d08438ac118e7853f8ff38532bd1add8460ac293d0c74e64Block Operator
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