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 5495514 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 24888802 epoch_slot_no: 92002 block_no: 5495337 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 383 time: 2021-03-22 23:18:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a5e7da5ce3e5de3211cd5f04b78c2628d932c060a6db21ef4c98195803f3becBlock Operator
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