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 5473177 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 24426038 epoch_slot_no: 61238 block_no: 5473000 slot_leader_id: 5449366 size: 4037 time: 2021-03-17 14:45:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf87081de845d7aad9db04271d894b2a61b8408784ee92e21ebe2dd1dadfdf9a5Block Operator
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