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 5500494 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 24989309 epoch_slot_no: 192509 block_no: 5500317 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 2768 time: 2021-03-24 03:13:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12415442bbee01d7d36652e8656b57827aa6c60939f766c3c233456a5d4feafdBlock Operator
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