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 5490497 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 24786926 epoch_slot_no: 422126 block_no: 5490320 slot_leader_id: 5449466 size: 5114 time: 2021-03-21 19:00:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce09ffe102e81cc3375050c6925ff320ed28d4a0e0296a6b0e19d5265752ba6fBlock Operator
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