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 5493869 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 24854323 epoch_slot_no: 57523 block_no: 5493692 slot_leader_id: 5238785 size: 8075 time: 2021-03-22 13:43:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15b08bf2fa2a4246a5d4c56d87da57a88b3681194aded2d69eb14f2142b85f6aBlock Operator
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