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 5486431 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 24704031 epoch_slot_no: 339231 block_no: 5486254 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 8710 time: 2021-03-20 19:58:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42bce88944ab21a46899bf08527e401f8745a735551ef6c98d6b585f24e6c293Block Operator
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