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 5486071 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 24696490 epoch_slot_no: 331690 block_no: 5485894 slot_leader_id: 4599503 size: 7724 time: 2021-03-20 17:53:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc80160d0fd1f71ac2967c221f45908cbf1b22413263a901228cd88bbf97ef262Block Operator
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