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 5489618 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 24768063 epoch_slot_no: 403263 block_no: 5489441 slot_leader_id: 4706313 size: 12169 time: 2021-03-21 13:45:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4eafc52acac8f281a1547d1ab60013e1a567adfd20db744f52be63549ab72cbeBlock Operator
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