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 5489092 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 24757574 epoch_slot_no: 392774 block_no: 5488915 slot_leader_id: 4614290 size: 9921 time: 2021-03-21 10:51:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfecc2d1bc2d9e2a2e0d9adee577a44c9df6917d9134f4d1d3536ee831350e25fBlock Operator
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