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 5485167 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 24678160 epoch_slot_no: 313360 block_no: 5484990 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 313 time: 2021-03-20 12:47:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc6bd6156f408720b96fcee66db8c319f05ed1ce1d349c895da866b606fb1130Block Operator
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