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 5491835 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 24814206 epoch_slot_no: 17406 block_no: 5491658 slot_leader_id: 5322714 size: 8193 time: 2021-03-22 02:34:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6007b8472aa633c875f9b8b4135e6b1284fa85dadfa45c9feddaf1464c5816aBlock Operator
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