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 5490554 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 24788181 epoch_slot_no: 423381 block_no: 5490377 slot_leader_id: 4588641 size: 10883 time: 2021-03-21 19:21:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb08081573540f8e07be7c8a3fd3c630cc126c2426e4b5836a7e3368cd14f4895Block Operator
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