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 5485879 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 24692548 epoch_slot_no: 327748 block_no: 5485702 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 29221 time: 2021-03-20 16:47:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67f29657152ba1ab0a35749789e681effb1b6c0aa9e9b5ad50d625b8de9a9135Block Operator
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