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 5478434 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 24536247 epoch_slot_no: 171447 block_no: 5478257 slot_leader_id: 5086977 size: 2905 time: 2021-03-18 21:22:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82acd0f49f575fccf4c6336de361d3ec69342e4a4d294cc4758f784319789910Block Operator
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