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 5484173 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 24657273 epoch_slot_no: 292473 block_no: 5483996 slot_leader_id: 5371588 size: 7109 time: 2021-03-20 06:59:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c68b85ae5193cc4db5de8f27e66973f4b02c0d0cce011b886533581a3b50822Block Operator
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