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 5496404 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 24905702 epoch_slot_no: 108902 block_no: 5496227 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 13491 time: 2021-03-23 03:59:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87b3320f68ea24eaedd932f79f3d1df1aad621dcfb07707c0362cfdf762aa981Block Operator
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