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 5489573 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 24767229 epoch_slot_no: 402429 block_no: 5489396 slot_leader_id: 4561939 size: 2613 time: 2021-03-21 13:32:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7df9c3cab2386c5304d0ca28dbd20cfb0868e16172f85552cb9d9ea71efecb54Block Operator
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