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 5490342 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 24784001 epoch_slot_no: 419201 block_no: 5490165 slot_leader_id: 4793753 size: 8065 time: 2021-03-21 18:11:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d39f8743c263a2d55f757599962cc1be3c1a039a2f9966685acea368e5664acBlock Operator
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