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 5490337 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 24783877 epoch_slot_no: 419077 block_no: 5490160 slot_leader_id: 5279424 size: 3775 time: 2021-03-21 18:09:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76bdbc886ab986991c7fc343ad8c8ec98cf560b559d5684dd0f5090e3e25db2fBlock Operator
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