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 5489316 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 24762029 epoch_slot_no: 397229 block_no: 5489139 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 18021 time: 2021-03-21 12:05:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x840877918e23e609daf2069f1f9e79bb0abb583bdbaeecaef38ad4dd24a76a5fBlock Operator
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