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 5481658 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 24604714 epoch_slot_no: 239914 block_no: 5481481 slot_leader_id: 5409059 size: 7576 time: 2021-03-19 16:23:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4265afa6d9b73b31334ef83565c7a1b2b36d1fab52d4304eb4e9c316cb7797d0Block Operator
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