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 5477997 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 24527705 epoch_slot_no: 162905 block_no: 5477820 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 2917 time: 2021-03-18 18:59:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3a7227e2d9020abd31713be20fb29f9ce1459ca86ca517af48783cdaa3c5106Block Operator
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