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 5486059 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 24696247 epoch_slot_no: 331447 block_no: 5485882 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 3340 time: 2021-03-20 17:48:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf57034948806426a3ecb4f0c6f0e75b959aa10c0eb41941927be694d12118876Block Operator
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