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 5499153 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 24961422 epoch_slot_no: 164622 block_no: 5498976 slot_leader_id: 4555972 size: 11085 time: 2021-03-23 19:28:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3ef35c31fee1e3a0f9e7bd0db7e854366095dd2c5a20b2b707bbf7e575e60c7Block Operator
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