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 5497167 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 24921742 epoch_slot_no: 124942 block_no: 5496990 slot_leader_id: 5347914 size: 5806 time: 2021-03-23 08:27:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf32e9990c01d58f45ec0febe14282f00e99c1c46996d3ed417b68a96cbb3953fBlock Operator
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