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 5478530 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 24539091 epoch_slot_no: 174291 block_no: 5478353 slot_leader_id: 5150339 size: 14125 time: 2021-03-18 22:09:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa72de08a02338f6301996aea9a0ccf71d27682b6603439741f1f26df3d6073cdBlock Operator
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