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 5482145 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 24614895 epoch_slot_no: 250095 block_no: 5481968 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 35106 time: 2021-03-19 19:13:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd059222fb28501cfb7dece704ac7c735dda7f30e2abc1e6707f38546b6fe362fBlock Operator
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