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 5478863 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 24546013 epoch_slot_no: 181213 block_no: 5478686 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 11414 time: 2021-03-19 00:05:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf90c63332d57118c1a1b34399d10920410147f3a3b615ba38ca23f86dc971566Block Operator
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