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 5490685 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 24791114 epoch_slot_no: 426314 block_no: 5490508 slot_leader_id: 5279499 size: 10308 time: 2021-03-21 20:10:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94c81517d6394d4d31de2631424ed21c1bcdac9afbaf5603c7b17b48fdc77660Block Operator
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