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 5480346 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 24577156 epoch_slot_no: 212356 block_no: 5480169 slot_leader_id: 4974801 size: 1472 time: 2021-03-19 08:44:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a5b9d3f647efdb83e1e385cca37ae9bbcad4baba36def892055d273a5eb9445Block Operator
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