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 5481608 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 24603901 epoch_slot_no: 239101 block_no: 5481431 slot_leader_id: 5413543 size: 18381 time: 2021-03-19 16:09:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x537cd5e54f35cb0ae371db1278e6b105fedd1e93c2740b97c49ee6814b944a4cBlock Operator
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