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 5496193 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 24901573 epoch_slot_no: 104773 block_no: 5496016 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 4209 time: 2021-03-23 02:51:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb1c6ea463cf7593dd8b70b5ec0fd6458c297d75f890cc9b490acaccece81d41Block Operator
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