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 5498135 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 24940086 epoch_slot_no: 143286 block_no: 5497958 slot_leader_id: 5236443 size: 4000 time: 2021-03-23 13:32:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x215a1a449a9df7a4962458a9c1ec2a0119321cd5193c541ec091839b21ccc479Block Operator
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