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 5495401 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 24886461 epoch_slot_no: 89661 block_no: 5495224 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 10886 time: 2021-03-22 22:39:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3e1c1e2c6996520779c2d5cfba88e9e7ab49cb3a4d4e6c37d8d1a437ead9521Block Operator
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