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 5497177 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 24921884 epoch_slot_no: 125084 block_no: 5497000 slot_leader_id: 5286313 size: 4228 time: 2021-03-23 08:29:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60cdec65a91575cef086521c63f4f2034ca1ef5968386e099889b7a45dfc1305Block Operator
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