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 5498612 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 24949904 epoch_slot_no: 153104 block_no: 5498435 slot_leader_id: 4619607 size: 2932 time: 2021-03-23 16:16:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7f13bb1202eb783d660004fe7fa5a7fc6a038c8b70874213e11d1b8f20f7b24Block Operator
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