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 5488842 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 24752363 epoch_slot_no: 387563 block_no: 5488665 slot_leader_id: 4556700 size: 2227 time: 2021-03-21 09:24:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9f4970e8b6a7d2c6edd8c0ad50295566590505c44e981b87f6afc8ef141778fBlock Operator
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