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 5514480 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 25275188 epoch_slot_no: 46388 block_no: 5514303 slot_leader_id: 5348963 size: 3949 time: 2021-03-27 10:37:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cc90a2c7afb0999b1968235885c091c84e2b74936306869e7cface0a58f5705Block Operator
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