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 5490326 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 24783638 epoch_slot_no: 418838 block_no: 5490149 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 10937 time: 2021-03-21 18:05:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3bd87688d7a14bb8f0d041ba28d2343173ebaf20ad4238489e9f58add50dffbBlock Operator
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