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 5482588 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 24624313 epoch_slot_no: 259513 block_no: 5482411 slot_leader_id: 4698595 size: 34235 time: 2021-03-19 21:50:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bd48b3cbcf1bc472ecf89bcd4bfd502f5e03270526f1b332f9914b03b76181aBlock Operator
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