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 5494996 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 24878218 epoch_slot_no: 81418 block_no: 5494819 slot_leader_id: 5428364 size: 3747 time: 2021-03-22 20:21:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb9b3184c43dc4020d21e00ef2a492cd997052d9b9422e1ba7566a19dfaf8f63Block Operator
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