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 5478049 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 24528721 epoch_slot_no: 163921 block_no: 5477872 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 2226 time: 2021-03-18 19:16:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfcd531f918d68db03ae955820ea7ac95003800789b0dfc525e591719be07ce2Block Operator
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