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 5473720 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 24437393 epoch_slot_no: 72593 block_no: 5473543 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 17070 time: 2021-03-17 17:54:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7afa36587c3df3ff69ac60112ac4b9a7c4ac11f40a5b8a2099a4d19395e0bc34Block Operator
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