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 5477697 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 24521524 epoch_slot_no: 156724 block_no: 5477520 slot_leader_id: 5087541 size: 20110 time: 2021-03-18 17:16:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31ebde9efa32f7ab7735e644661329400b31b44c6b9b72fa8dbf9ac0e39b297dBlock Operator
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