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 5477360 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 24513788 epoch_slot_no: 148988 block_no: 5477183 slot_leader_id: 4598177 size: 8860 time: 2021-03-18 15:07:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e7b5984f92bf30f2d20a3d8e0d4d2f7bcacf046529adbbef0824e444275e498Block Operator
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