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 5493016 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 24837263 epoch_slot_no: 40463 block_no: 5492839 slot_leader_id: 4578363 size: 5289 time: 2021-03-22 08:59:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x972d6f70dc2840be419167331d7d6c0f7dee4355c1045d09e270d1e26d2371ceBlock Operator
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