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 5481188 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 24595041 epoch_slot_no: 230241 block_no: 5481011 slot_leader_id: 5318982 size: 3973 time: 2021-03-19 13:42:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa820ff89245183094ccedf8a09372b1df30d0e0f5351cb77fd76adca3d8db74Block Operator
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