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 5473283 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 24428377 epoch_slot_no: 63577 block_no: 5473106 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 13493 time: 2021-03-17 15:24:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b0644ef35cf62b7a217d5992cee563dba3807c1c6c8b1e38e20cf46abbee456Block Operator
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