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 5498166 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 24940752 epoch_slot_no: 143952 block_no: 5497989 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 9752 time: 2021-03-23 13:44:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61f14c3f130d6aa9b1b34b73ef912429f1b9dd6d19ccb181394cef2b9848dcfbBlock Operator
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