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 5478553 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 24539675 epoch_slot_no: 174875 block_no: 5478376 slot_leader_id: 5369783 size: 3653 time: 2021-03-18 22:19:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc31563dd5c0bb02b0c007b577a6ab0cf1e673ba6694e4f627c1db28c694a7decBlock Operator
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