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 5484436 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 24662759 epoch_slot_no: 297959 block_no: 5484259 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 11938 time: 2021-03-20 08:30:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbbc0f8205aa6b7c094c00ec24e02a3f5d58395420bb76c733482a36f6d4a220Block Operator
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