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 5476928 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 24504157 epoch_slot_no: 139357 block_no: 5476751 slot_leader_id: 5279197 size: 4980 time: 2021-03-18 12:27:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17bed2420bc8d92a82e899d0d83287b005984d49f7d05fca937d0b947cd5c4d2Block Operator
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