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 5473337 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 24429181 epoch_slot_no: 64381 block_no: 5473160 slot_leader_id: 4557082 size: 2995 time: 2021-03-17 15:37:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x918f05c71219fbdf8dc5f58d7be22d78437c37bc7e490ee0d8a73b3b7ce7f1e9Block Operator
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