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 5474194 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 24446751 epoch_slot_no: 81951 block_no: 5474017 slot_leader_id: 4586929 size: 8924 time: 2021-03-17 20:30:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde1533607113219a66ac590787891a744600bae16ec1c0deebca74658ed56cc0Block Operator
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