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 5497107 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 24920488 epoch_slot_no: 123688 block_no: 5496930 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 2957 time: 2021-03-23 08:06:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2fb579252c799bc3df4445cddd858421cfe65201acd531db7d01d6dd43db7bfeBlock Operator
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