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 5479027 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 24549110 epoch_slot_no: 184310 block_no: 5478850 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 6551 time: 2021-03-19 00:56:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf900c5d60ef54676790afa9b8384774f5acc3d5873e129d2570f9cc466dca7b6Block Operator
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