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 5486067 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 24696319 epoch_slot_no: 331519 block_no: 5485890 slot_leader_id: 4591602 size: 2619 time: 2021-03-20 17:50:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43323eb0ee5f30df41441f5894ce25c5c5e27b0118881812654da936214a2b90Block Operator
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