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 5480676 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 24584051 epoch_slot_no: 219251 block_no: 5480499 slot_leader_id: 5120671 size: 398 time: 2021-03-19 10:39:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x038a143c42cba00512bc5df4c4810cc110c47315458223a942709174af181643Block Operator
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