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 5493162 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 24840640 epoch_slot_no: 43840 block_no: 5492985 slot_leader_id: 5257656 size: 1917 time: 2021-03-22 09:55:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c33a2f73ad05cf21e4a3108a7f6302d7602a51974c955b7f707d6767a694eeeBlock Operator
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