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 5487482 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 24724790 epoch_slot_no: 359990 block_no: 5487305 slot_leader_id: 4620808 size: 2576 time: 2021-03-21 01:44:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe58dd02804f76428b4a9c95e0674a3248994d4e129fa1a8c3b0f62283d3ec4beBlock Operator
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