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 5499077 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 24959973 epoch_slot_no: 163173 block_no: 5498900 slot_leader_id: 5499077 size: 6149 time: 2021-03-23 19:04:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdbacaa27c9c6d662101ddc4ae54bd1e80659b94599de208d1ee81e2640bb14aBlock Operator
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