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 5494635 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 24870420 epoch_slot_no: 73620 block_no: 5494458 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 6249 time: 2021-03-22 18:11:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7d3b7862f97f15d1b02a917c5c1a232963a0836c18820f122b82385eb2a9c51Block Operator
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