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 5498696 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 24951499 epoch_slot_no: 154699 block_no: 5498519 slot_leader_id: 4759892 size: 8535 time: 2021-03-23 16:43:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a7396499fc1e4726c5823dc1d4b484888893e3f79cc8976f6724a21dd681679Block Operator
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