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 5474252 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 24448004 epoch_slot_no: 83204 block_no: 5474075 slot_leader_id: 5474252 size: 1517 time: 2021-03-17 20:51:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81257507bfe4c69d54b3329056751769ee84ee82aa4f4041ec3d5aaf9043c031Block Operator
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