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 5491526 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 24808043 epoch_slot_no: 11243 block_no: 5491349 slot_leader_id: 5450258 size: 16975 time: 2021-03-22 00:52:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x742ac11b2e11aff5804f258fe1c28bf6750aba6e7830bba35545a546d14e94deBlock Operator
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