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 5488987 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 24755496 epoch_slot_no: 390696 block_no: 5488810 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 5724 time: 2021-03-21 10:16:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56561570994544a8bc22d309c72ae45218a4e5caaedcd22e35d4e73d7626be89Block Operator
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