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 5493529 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 24847652 epoch_slot_no: 50852 block_no: 5493352 slot_leader_id: 5416525 size: 15181 time: 2021-03-22 11:52:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09a516ac73e7544bfe5918b9311c3cec4b81123fde058722449640a0307f8abbBlock Operator
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