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 5490448 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 24785976 epoch_slot_no: 421176 block_no: 5490271 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 3997 time: 2021-03-21 18:44:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7f4c20c276ca3a225d1cca3d808e07defa63e26eb7593b91a65c64426687c38Block Operator
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