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 5499233 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 24963011 epoch_slot_no: 166211 block_no: 5499056 slot_leader_id: 4603395 size: 9155 time: 2021-03-23 19:55:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea1eee0c69434a5b6865e8a5869ba8ae09ce6d2b70a8504a474f0cd3dd2600b8Block Operator
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