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 5489966 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 24775992 epoch_slot_no: 411192 block_no: 5489789 slot_leader_id: 5402072 size: 3851 time: 2021-03-21 15:58:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02732054a7dd6da908be6d3ad15a9a38a4de640a90bf5fef9384b0398f7adeceBlock Operator
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