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 5484401 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 24662096 epoch_slot_no: 297296 block_no: 5484224 slot_leader_id: 4960753 size: 3766 time: 2021-03-20 08:19:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32a8598f5ac3b8efe8c51774e0d8f6f094e319c6c1c3ff97c19cfd9654cf7fa0Block Operator
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