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 5477540 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 24517971 epoch_slot_no: 153171 block_no: 5477363 slot_leader_id: 5350101 size: 40986 time: 2021-03-18 16:17:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80c79cb36780ae50936d986f2bac5f1dfbaf32b6a8a02f26a1d73ee6a20ae016Block Operator
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