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 5498220 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 24941681 epoch_slot_no: 144881 block_no: 5498043 slot_leader_id: 5301100 size: 1497 time: 2021-03-23 13:59:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3289ccb9213f14770d014bf7e591af13be89d2cf716b8d43796338204f9922efBlock Operator
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