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 5485861 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 24692156 epoch_slot_no: 327356 block_no: 5485684 slot_leader_id: 5334772 size: 2990 time: 2021-03-20 16:40:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35dee2e14f32d0f31e87c1beb22b8a5dd304941e5b15dcdfb8177d167d2d85cdBlock Operator
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