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 5496409 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 24905903 epoch_slot_no: 109103 block_no: 5496232 slot_leader_id: 5334772 size: 11587 time: 2021-03-23 04:03:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a899ab3329c5106b38dd2f3d9c430b5950de8b7554eb10a2bdf05cd30707a76Block Operator
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