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 5488050 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 24736338 epoch_slot_no: 371538 block_no: 5487873 slot_leader_id: 4633520 size: 7595 time: 2021-03-21 04:57:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb770d14948328c3f47517f598ef639a8b98f429fa5f8050313d43e769abd34d2Block Operator
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