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 5492124 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 24820138 epoch_slot_no: 23338 block_no: 5491947 slot_leader_id: 4556470 size: 1043 time: 2021-03-22 04:13:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e7b40eca9081f3b546e089b2c78fce23d689b2cefa483397e5c83332bfe0e01Block Operator
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