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 5484207 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 24658006 epoch_slot_no: 293206 block_no: 5484030 slot_leader_id: 5484207 size: 16777 time: 2021-03-20 07:11:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21d58690a7dd60f65a01b4d72a24ddb3ce2646e32a7e7f06b46718d793478e1bBlock Operator
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