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 5494522 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 24868221 epoch_slot_no: 71421 block_no: 5494345 slot_leader_id: 4682766 size: 6632 time: 2021-03-22 17:35:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x121ff2c65faa2a1fd4f9be5a8d3224e605662f43b962f4948427d9fa65cc4a86Block Operator
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