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 5484177 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 24657330 epoch_slot_no: 292530 block_no: 5484000 slot_leader_id: 4577075 size: 9174 time: 2021-03-20 07:00:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b926a98b304a9e4907f8480e6593d9717308d102e9f6bf435995c43438ce947Block Operator
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