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 5499532 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 24969354 epoch_slot_no: 172554 block_no: 5499355 slot_leader_id: 5046943 size: 2001 time: 2021-03-23 21:40:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x758725f6476af0d6aad94e675454ba94f40994947ade4ee5a4a28f8e4e44f53bBlock Operator
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