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 5478089 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 24529611 epoch_slot_no: 164811 block_no: 5477912 slot_leader_id: 5081195 size: 1875 time: 2021-03-18 19:31:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38ee1d06407fcaba0b1d0d7fc3bf73c7a110c7b387a8a90f162c65821cad148aBlock Operator
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