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 5497878 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 24935182 epoch_slot_no: 138382 block_no: 5497701 slot_leader_id: 4860249 size: 4623 time: 2021-03-23 12:11:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8060ba635c9f984a94bda9efcdf7b5b4f75fe79c3d41d84efc5eb6337ce0db38Block Operator
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