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 5491617 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 24809979 epoch_slot_no: 13179 block_no: 5491440 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 8660 time: 2021-03-22 01:24:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4826caf512547e5a51b379e806d369c36578c55146ce7d3ff222749c6b0d83d3Block Operator
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