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 5494458 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 24867045 epoch_slot_no: 70245 block_no: 5494281 slot_leader_id: 5456493 size: 14096 time: 2021-03-22 17:15:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64f503d8ab74816346d5e92fab0bf38ec21064a9b16f4e391b9f3476fa956a9fBlock Operator
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