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 5498140 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 24940202 epoch_slot_no: 143402 block_no: 5497963 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 9397 time: 2021-03-23 13:34:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89809b784a2d71f2a86e6aee2ccb897d839be4904db9504fa0552ea45a116decBlock Operator
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