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 5473349 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 24429496 epoch_slot_no: 64696 block_no: 5473172 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 7075 time: 2021-03-17 15:43:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0072d577ed7738d60e6cd22604acf6b4b673b652c34c8eb4f337963e34b76ec5Block Operator
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