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 5496744 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 24912347 epoch_slot_no: 115547 block_no: 5496567 slot_leader_id: 5090761 size: 11977 time: 2021-03-23 05:50:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77ab5af61ba1a971a0b0ed8a2cf3e19df076a1f5d8bda41da7d4e5b327969d23Block Operator
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