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 5496889 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 24915759 epoch_slot_no: 118959 block_no: 5496712 slot_leader_id: 5279424 size: 6902 time: 2021-03-23 06:47:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8328f4ed5a9787faeb0b951fb2e29fb2df63ab7d4ade8f2a02a13185128e5c4Block Operator
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