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 5499712 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 24973785 epoch_slot_no: 176985 block_no: 5499535 slot_leader_id: 5127985 size: 3966 time: 2021-03-23 22:54:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e87e64b4ebfee24b45a3813649384d06718df8a6cc4e6bd39ecb8af37223436Block Operator
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