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 5494480 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 24867443 epoch_slot_no: 70643 block_no: 5494303 slot_leader_id: 4973238 size: 9502 time: 2021-03-22 17:22:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe984f2ae83798998f7e27bf4f7c319b72b2ef1aa519db80e118a69a5fdd65f72Block Operator
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