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 5474579 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 24454930 epoch_slot_no: 90130 block_no: 5474402 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 25569 time: 2021-03-17 22:47:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b97c35acb97e0b5ba11ce10e672133204d2f175954dba1e594a317eba3c1befBlock Operator
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