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 5478386 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 24535381 epoch_slot_no: 170581 block_no: 5478209 slot_leader_id: 5324560 size: 11789 time: 2021-03-18 21:07:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca6cbb24d279da2468a6796733a720d19ab9b4710465d2b937dfe7a6f34c775bBlock Operator
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