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 5474397 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 24451113 epoch_slot_no: 86313 block_no: 5474220 slot_leader_id: 5260629 size: 10320 time: 2021-03-17 21:43:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b2c26e4d38e87fb2a6d03b3a598379582065eae35527d79edf75c68f6874f79Block Operator
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