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 5481996 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 24611638 epoch_slot_no: 246838 block_no: 5481819 slot_leader_id: 5343663 size: 16853 time: 2021-03-19 18:18:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60e1c79dfc3c28a662ed3461457743d8083636ad9dcf3d4fbcd98f24825e4b1bBlock Operator
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