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 5479469 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 24558252 epoch_slot_no: 193452 block_no: 5479292 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 8404 time: 2021-03-19 03:29:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d518f02471b9e38f74f9d3cf982bc46af9d6c833e9a3023dd224d7b79c8b8e8Block Operator
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