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 5474366 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 24450405 epoch_slot_no: 85605 block_no: 5474189 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 3167 time: 2021-03-17 21:31:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf218dec70cffb86b96a9aa0f25dc757426e73b54099a46f53c6557f902e09874Block Operator
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