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 5474346 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 24450046 epoch_slot_no: 85246 block_no: 5474169 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 38223 time: 2021-03-17 21:25:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c17d64b997650fb0d46be25de1fd7d6d9d49ea88f20a85d3396e05b829ece0eBlock Operator
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