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 5477849 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 24524306 epoch_slot_no: 159506 block_no: 5477672 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 26664 time: 2021-03-18 18:03:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x979c171e876f9a88968ed3073de5f8d90f2da6c884e090ed39db325d80043089Block Operator
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