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 5497608 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 24930180 epoch_slot_no: 133380 block_no: 5497431 slot_leader_id: 5449466 size: 12866 time: 2021-03-23 10:47:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa1dd998989c1ca5a66f4783fc105a7d5fe9fb80c8d32178930bb509a9339659Block Operator
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