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 5490558 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 24788272 epoch_slot_no: 423472 block_no: 5490381 slot_leader_id: 4555427 size: 5474 time: 2021-03-21 19:22:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ebd2fd3bc043b658feb69d18b93a53249c52764a38ae599503c15a96e8e9713Block Operator
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