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 5480647 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 24583334 epoch_slot_no: 218534 block_no: 5480470 slot_leader_id: 4698595 size: 7243 time: 2021-03-19 10:27:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b0d073ec0076dfd20d8e8a5361688a6d4d51f1071ab00c977002b1c4cf687e1Block Operator
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