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 5489548 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 24766738 epoch_slot_no: 401938 block_no: 5489371 slot_leader_id: 5066592 size: 26612 time: 2021-03-21 13:23:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c1d092fa30fdd649b048db627ffb5a8a8a2b683e02450f3f8210dd4bf959b31Block Operator
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