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 5490435 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 24785802 epoch_slot_no: 421002 block_no: 5490258 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 290 time: 2021-03-21 18:41:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf35bf9439669c2a314fc3220551ba9f2a8df2abc334ada6019d107f3cbaa130Block Operator
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