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 5495659 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 24891221 epoch_slot_no: 94421 block_no: 5495482 slot_leader_id: 4850965 size: 9208 time: 2021-03-22 23:58:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c45fbf7e25b18dea51e29df66e0295cfd6ce3c04a07e5fed675cb433a6d234cBlock Operator
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