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 5486656 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 24708511 epoch_slot_no: 343711 block_no: 5486479 slot_leader_id: 4783864 size: 18309 time: 2021-03-20 21:13:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e3f27430b8e6c8a50364f5fa1d64882cbc0e545550d2a1f8de844d9cc35f015Block Operator
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