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 5498995 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 24958177 epoch_slot_no: 161377 block_no: 5498818 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 4272 time: 2021-03-23 18:34:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17ba45a1c678b8e879e32eaec25cd6d41662dda15e22788b918663044bd8daf6Block Operator
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