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 5499085 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 24960131 epoch_slot_no: 163331 block_no: 5498908 slot_leader_id: 5293507 size: 5969 time: 2021-03-23 19:07:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7605532a6ffe872785c7f35f5b1f8eb98bc3cff0f696aa6ee277c8e62c88d7cBlock Operator
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