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 5497001 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 24918093 epoch_slot_no: 121293 block_no: 5496824 slot_leader_id: 5345530 size: 5126 time: 2021-03-23 07:26:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15e18f2bf528681860d99e19f92f51f392b56015c6be89c3ba7ab816bfde25d7Block Operator
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