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 5486575 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 24706811 epoch_slot_no: 342011 block_no: 5486398 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 2010 time: 2021-03-20 20:45:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x144f9e5766d4d2bda893fd8d47b548fd5672ffa49860a56d659ee05ddf7814a9Block Operator
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