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 5472881 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 24419617 epoch_slot_no: 54817 block_no: 5472704 slot_leader_id: 4609503 size: 5120 time: 2021-03-17 12:58:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x256ffa88fc87279694f9d4233ec20c5e5d242210abd38fc9f1f2dc3ec2561546Block Operator
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