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 5482717 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 24626986 epoch_slot_no: 262186 block_no: 5482540 slot_leader_id: 5240097 size: 27983 time: 2021-03-19 22:34:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x077fd30fb3b29fe36d6b52cdd3625b2cb39ad330ed7e5b1f5538ee8daa8b8191Block Operator
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