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 5490409 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 24785361 epoch_slot_no: 420561 block_no: 5490232 slot_leader_id: 4974801 size: 3297 time: 2021-03-21 18:34:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaec77570fcba6208f8e0fc9d24732fb80a63a1581aa61f61770446e09515a884Block Operator
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