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 5486473 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 24704643 epoch_slot_no: 339843 block_no: 5486296 slot_leader_id: 5364702 size: 5151 time: 2021-03-20 20:08:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60e7ae1cd50754315d02b5640256a7424c14b0cdc560007aba3eefa6b3d8786fBlock Operator
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