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 5492819 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 24833858 epoch_slot_no: 37058 block_no: 5492642 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 13881 time: 2021-03-22 08:02:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48f30f5967ea5ec61622d20541d9c1f8f3540f939914d1d193084aa8c3db5e1cBlock Operator
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