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 5484695 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 24668122 epoch_slot_no: 303322 block_no: 5484518 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 21321 time: 2021-03-20 10:00:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6d19cdcfb535d69ffc91ac320ba9dce03df8327025321b612c93e161faf177aBlock Operator
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