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 5490271 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 24782672 epoch_slot_no: 417872 block_no: 5490094 slot_leader_id: 4555604 size: 5584 time: 2021-03-21 17:49:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46bb57c235e9579a8f5b976932b22e2bc0c87da81ae67e8fe1009caeb9f07f21Block Operator
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