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 5477915 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 24525825 epoch_slot_no: 161025 block_no: 5477738 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 2390 time: 2021-03-18 18:28:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6670bc1bb93184792a36fe95b87dc8f3ba028a5dd37e36df20e2c986237b6800Block Operator
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