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 5490060 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 24778046 epoch_slot_no: 413246 block_no: 5489883 slot_leader_id: 4998911 size: 12490 time: 2021-03-21 16:32:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x410125718a66a2c56de75ce782b810a490ee8177df3d0ebc4808cfe120ccc4c2Block Operator
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