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 5484500 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 24663974 epoch_slot_no: 299174 block_no: 5484323 slot_leader_id: 5150638 size: 843 time: 2021-03-20 08:51:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69300b65f042fb4d73b62c9bb77a2082b0d3db8614e7f439803535b99e673506Block Operator
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