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 5479114 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 24551090 epoch_slot_no: 186290 block_no: 5478937 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 1985 time: 2021-03-19 01:29:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0ec329153828ee4a121d3868c764cc0bd8c931342b6400d6e0897ac8794e84fBlock Operator
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