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 5485143 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 24677745 epoch_slot_no: 312945 block_no: 5484966 slot_leader_id: 4585961 size: 18777 time: 2021-03-20 12:40:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x313242509c56838aa598b585ead6c0aae5b373404d8ef229b6e82dd4291a4fccBlock Operator
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