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 5488197 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 24739432 epoch_slot_no: 374632 block_no: 5488020 slot_leader_id: 4579074 size: 6029 time: 2021-03-21 05:48:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf1fca9b6f486f74d9624fae5faeacb05c2dd90f61db4d344d5baa695a404a46Block Operator
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