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 5498102 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 24939445 epoch_slot_no: 142645 block_no: 5497925 slot_leader_id: 5386451 size: 5182 time: 2021-03-23 13:22:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x945dec9c7c83c2ade8d7cc57564ccdde91bb5b2e89749eaab6fbc7e917a83c82Block Operator
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