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 5480406 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 24578405 epoch_slot_no: 213605 block_no: 5480229 slot_leader_id: 5445536 size: 6622 time: 2021-03-19 09:04:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9710104fba68330ef2862b4a55be1586be4521e34d8f8506dff59dd001cf30c5Block Operator
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