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 5487732 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 24729918 epoch_slot_no: 365118 block_no: 5487555 slot_leader_id: 5369783 size: 3601 time: 2021-03-21 03:10:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd78b059c2bd163d74427520e89251382d9d12e2ee3b9e9a4ec9ba5d95bb350b1Block Operator
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