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 5478161 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 24531002 epoch_slot_no: 166202 block_no: 5477984 slot_leader_id: 4613979 size: 5322 time: 2021-03-18 19:54:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3db2504b43d5a199d561fe201ed4cf2f6cd2c390324e7b34a910e2ccf6939ecBlock Operator
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