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 5482923 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 24631435 epoch_slot_no: 266635 block_no: 5482746 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 25299 time: 2021-03-19 23:48:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78c60524a0d80c6d2e38da1a01dfada4b64c806288b1305fd4555f548e561e1fBlock Operator
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