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 5497600 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 24930074 epoch_slot_no: 133274 block_no: 5497423 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 5147 time: 2021-03-23 10:46:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc1d9b98a27328574aa2b00456a5f1fc3ef575bec83055f2c6ac39ff6f7beef8Block Operator
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