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 5489236 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 24760426 epoch_slot_no: 395626 block_no: 5489059 slot_leader_id: 4593377 size: 14344 time: 2021-03-21 11:38:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86438d0179d4179951c4e1d8ba57a83b2c754a4b5267fb5e73dc3526cce2f0a6Block Operator
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