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 5499588 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 24971690 epoch_slot_no: 174890 block_no: 5499411 slot_leader_id: 5176882 size: 6340 time: 2021-03-23 22:19:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa93c0278267b88d766cfa9ad91cb89c63711d297d6aaa2b1f867f5b3c807d980Block Operator
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