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 5482317 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 24618488 epoch_slot_no: 253688 block_no: 5482140 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 7980 time: 2021-03-19 20:12:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e4b005b36424d2dace1b4ff5804682da236fce8044271a7bf0a073256fd0ae1Block Operator
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