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 5486583 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 24707043 epoch_slot_no: 342243 block_no: 5486406 slot_leader_id: 4766204 size: 7391 time: 2021-03-20 20:48:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9420979bd3d4e6ef9e4e70ab1d39d2151cd4d6455802cb30af5527ed856bc20dBlock Operator
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