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 5481680 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 24605048 epoch_slot_no: 240248 block_no: 5481503 slot_leader_id: 5066920 size: 1209 time: 2021-03-19 16:28:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfec35dfbd056bcdf1be171c9f3479f0fe1085f245f13828089d7b52fc3ffb79aBlock Operator
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