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 5490034 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 24777638 epoch_slot_no: 412838 block_no: 5489857 slot_leader_id: 4649278 size: 7606 time: 2021-03-21 16:25:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fe0347a285501bd77411133d2aec4078a43e369cc94f911aa0e0ae5dba73af0Block Operator
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