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 5492285 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 24823599 epoch_slot_no: 26799 block_no: 5492108 slot_leader_id: 5177967 size: 6412 time: 2021-03-22 05:11:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb040bb326b50b0daabbdd98e09c78ab9c0e3105d75296a84391d294650baa72cBlock Operator
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