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 5490266 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 24782589 epoch_slot_no: 417789 block_no: 5490089 slot_leader_id: 4583210 size: 3358 time: 2021-03-21 17:48:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a53dad3d0b7f8a4494e2bd4cf8b76f8d7a1fc5420672f0e47c99db4f0edfa89Block Operator
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